VIA Rail Celebrates 120 Years of the Ocean

VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) marked a historic milestone today at its Halifax Station, celebrating 120 years of continuous service by The Ocean, Canada’s oldest named passenger train. For more than a century, The Ocean has served as a vital link for communities across the Maritimes, carrying generations of Canadians and their stories across beautiful landscapes.

“This isn’t just a train, it’s a thread that’s woven together families, communities, and memories for 120 years,” said Jonathan Goldbloom, Chairperson of VIA Rail’s Board of Directors. “From soldiers leaving for war, to families reuniting at the holidays, to students heading off to start new chapters, The Ocean has carried them all. Today we honour that proud legacy and renew our commitment to keeping Canadians connected for generations to come.”

The celebration comes as VIA Rail undertakes the most significant modernization in its history, following the Government of Canada’s historic investment in 2024 to renew VIA Rail’s Pan-Canadian fleet. This transformative project will deliver modern, accessible, and sustainable trains to passengers across the country: from Halifax to Vancouver, and to the remote and northern communities that rely on passenger rail service.

-via Press Release

CSX Reopens Expanded Howard Street Tunnel Ahead of Schedule

CSX today announced the re-opening of the expanded Howard Street Tunnel, a historic and transformative $450+ million infrastructure project that will modernize freight rail transportation along the East Coast. The project marks a major milestone in the decades of effort by state, federal, and private partners to deliver a long-sought boost to Maryland’s economy and the nation’s supply chain.