VIARailMaddy
@viarailmaddy.bsky.social
Hi! I'm a 23 year old trans gal with interests in:
Railroads
Transit
Model Railroading
Computers
Aviation
I love talking and learning about VIA Rail! (And North American passenger rail in general)
Railroads
Transit
Model Railroading
Computers
Aviation
I love talking and learning about VIA Rail! (And North American passenger rail in general)
My notifications: exploded
November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
My notifications: exploded
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What we need is a long-term steady pipeline of rail and transit investment and renewal so that manufacturing communities aren't caught in cycles of boom and bust. The "Permanent Transit Fund" should have helped but it was diluted in the federal budget.
www.tbnewswatch.com/local-journa...
www.tbnewswatch.com/local-journa...
Buy Canadian policy doesn’t include $3B VIA Rail contract
Read the full story and comment on Tbnewswatch.com
www.tbnewswatch.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
What we need is a long-term steady pipeline of rail and transit investment and renewal so that manufacturing communities aren't caught in cycles of boom and bust. The "Permanent Transit Fund" should have helped but it was diluted in the federal budget.
www.tbnewswatch.com/local-journa...
www.tbnewswatch.com/local-journa...
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There will be displays set up at Pacific Central station, tours of the trains, and there may be information about the preliminary designs for the long distance fleet renewal project too!
November 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
There will be displays set up at Pacific Central station, tours of the trains, and there may be information about the preliminary designs for the long distance fleet renewal project too!
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VIA Rail will be hosting an event in Vancouver to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the "Canadian" train service. It's free but registration is required.
corpo.viarail.ca/en/event/van...
corpo.viarail.ca/en/event/van...
70 years of The Canadian: Celebrate the Legacy | VIA Rail
From its first trip in 1955 to today, this iconic train has connected people, places and stories across nearly 4,500 km of breathtaking landscapes. As VIA Rail’s flagship long-distance service and a…
corpo.viarail.ca
November 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
VIA Rail will be hosting an event in Vancouver to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the "Canadian" train service. It's free but registration is required.
corpo.viarail.ca/en/event/van...
corpo.viarail.ca/en/event/van...
I also enjoy some amtrak
November 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I also enjoy some amtrak
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Another normal day for Ottawa's bus shortage where council still is insistent that increasing the size of our bus orders is not necessary
This is what we call 97% trip delivery
This is what we call 97% trip delivery
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Another normal day for Ottawa's bus shortage where council still is insistent that increasing the size of our bus orders is not necessary
This is what we call 97% trip delivery
This is what we call 97% trip delivery
Wonder when the Northland sets will make their trip up north, and of course, siemens still doesn't know that having your intakes right where your wheels kick up snow, is not a great idea! Why do you think VIA's chargers have been having issues?
November 17, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Wonder when the Northland sets will make their trip up north, and of course, siemens still doesn't know that having your intakes right where your wheels kick up snow, is not a great idea! Why do you think VIA's chargers have been having issues?
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Excellent local initiative to support tourism and passenger rail in northern Manitoba. 👏
www.trains.com/trn/railroad...
www.trains.com/trn/railroad...
Dauphin Rail Museum shelters VIA Rail passengers - Trains
DAUPHIN, Manitoba, Canada — At 101 First Ave., N., stands the former Canadian Northern Railway station built in 1912. Often called “Manitoba’s most beautiful station,” the building is of the Château…
www.trains.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Excellent local initiative to support tourism and passenger rail in northern Manitoba. 👏
www.trains.com/trn/railroad...
www.trains.com/trn/railroad...
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This Remembrance Day, I am both out and in a mental state where I can appreciate the fact that my freedom to be who I am and love who I do is owed to those who fought and gave their lives in the fight against fascism.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
This Remembrance Day, I am both out and in a mental state where I can appreciate the fact that my freedom to be who I am and love who I do is owed to those who fought and gave their lives in the fight against fascism.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
VIA 64, Cornwall Ontario
November 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
VIA 64, Cornwall Ontario
2 car LRC consists, wow
November 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
2 car LRC consists, wow
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I've been posting stuff about the Lansdowne 2.0 redev over the last week or so (mainly because the way @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social and some councillors have been presenting it has been scummy). But here's a concise, detailed, and correct assessment of things: www.reddit.com/r/ottawa/com...
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November 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I've been posting stuff about the Lansdowne 2.0 redev over the last week or so (mainly because the way @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social and some councillors have been presenting it has been scummy). But here's a concise, detailed, and correct assessment of things: www.reddit.com/r/ottawa/com...
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votv has fucked me up dude
I played from 1030pm last night to 3:30am
and I played today (so far) from noon to 7
I played from 1030pm last night to 3:30am
and I played today (so far) from noon to 7
November 3, 2025 at 12:45 AM
votv has fucked me up dude
I played from 1030pm last night to 3:30am
and I played today (so far) from noon to 7
I played from 1030pm last night to 3:30am
and I played today (so far) from noon to 7
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Our network has supported all services since the 1850s. It can continue to do so with targeted upgrades. This isn't an all-or-nothing discussion. We need HSR, but there are also places other than the Corridor. If you want to spend $80B punching a line through the Shield, Toronto-Subury, be my guest.
October 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Our network has supported all services since the 1850s. It can continue to do so with targeted upgrades. This isn't an all-or-nothing discussion. We need HSR, but there are also places other than the Corridor. If you want to spend $80B punching a line through the Shield, Toronto-Subury, be my guest.
Invest In passenger rail, please write to your MPs!!!
October 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Invest In passenger rail, please write to your MPs!!!
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Here's an example of how a transit system can miss the mark by ending service too early in the evening. Students, shift workers, and people enjoying a night out all need to get home later in the evening:
www.theargus.ca/current-issu...
www.theargus.ca/current-issu...
Education Inequality Via Transit? — The Argus
Lakehead Orillia is facing a serious transportation issue. Poorly optimised scheduling, and ineffective planning have led to a situation that can only be solved with serious consideration and reform.…
www.theargus.ca
October 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Here's an example of how a transit system can miss the mark by ending service too early in the evening. Students, shift workers, and people enjoying a night out all need to get home later in the evening:
www.theargus.ca/current-issu...
www.theargus.ca/current-issu...
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Dedicated lanes could soon be speeding up trips for Saskatoon bus passengers: 😀 👏
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Big changes set for downtown Saskatoon in Link bus plan | CBC News
The most significant changes are planned for First Avenue, where bus-only lanes are planned for the centre of the street, according to information and renderings on the city’s website.
www.cbc.ca
October 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Dedicated lanes could soon be speeding up trips for Saskatoon bus passengers: 😀 👏
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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The Mount Denis station is opening, but Crosstown LRT won't be ready to receive connecting passengers.
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/10/23/m...
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/10/23/m...
Mount Dennis GO Transit and UP Express train station set to open on Nov. 16
The attached Eglinton Crosstown LRT station won't be open in time for the launch of the Mount Dennis GO Transit and UP Express station.
toronto.citynews.ca
October 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The Mount Denis station is opening, but Crosstown LRT won't be ready to receive connecting passengers.
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/10/23/m...
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/10/23/m...
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Ces licenciements sont inacceptables ! Le Québec et le Canada doivent financer les transports en commun. Les alternatives sont la congestion routière et l’exclusion sociale, deux conséquences plus coûteuses pour les contribuables et qui nuisent au niveau de vie.
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...
La STM annonce l’abolition de 300 postes
La STM abolit 300 postes, alors que deux grèves s’annoncent en novembre, de la part des employés d’entretien et de la part des chauffeurs d’autobus.
ici.radio-canada.ca
October 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ces licenciements sont inacceptables ! Le Québec et le Canada doivent financer les transports en commun. Les alternatives sont la congestion routière et l’exclusion sociale, deux conséquences plus coûteuses pour les contribuables et qui nuisent au niveau de vie.
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...
ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/220...
They fucked up my bread
October 19, 2025 at 12:59 AM
They fucked up my bread
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Proper compensation for passengers is good, but the underlying issue with CN's grade crossings still needs to be resolved, and we urge the federal government to expedite this.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Via Rail pays out $31M in travel vouchers because of delays | CBC News
Via Rail has offered $31 million in travel vouchers to hundreds of thousands of passengers whose trains were more than one hour late since last fall, mostly as a result of new speed limits at rail crossings...
www.cbc.ca
October 17, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Proper compensation for passengers is good, but the underlying issue with CN's grade crossings still needs to be resolved, and we urge the federal government to expedite this.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Windows didnt like me taking HRT
October 11, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Windows didnt like me taking HRT
VIA 900 on 26 with 5 HEP coaches and 901 trailing
October 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
VIA 900 on 26 with 5 HEP coaches and 901 trailing