More Canadians taking train to get back to school and work September 12, 2015 MONTRÉAL, Canada – Close to 13,000 more people took the train to get back to school and work, attesting the popularity of VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail). MONTRÉAL, Canada – Close to 13,000 more people took the train to get back to school and work, attesting the popularity of VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail). VIA Rail’s trains welcomed 155,000 passengers between August 26th and September 8th, a 9% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth trend shows that people are trusting VIA Rail more and more when it comes to their mobility.