A new early morning VIA train will be passing through Greater Napanee, but not stopping here.
Starting May 27, VIA Rail introduces Train 641, running from Ottawa to Toronto every Monday to Thursday.
Departing at 4:19 a.m. from Ottawa, it arrives in Toronto at 8:48 a.m., with stops in Kingston, Belleville, Cobourg, and Port Hope.
This route replaces train 651 that traveled between Kingston and Union Station. It was halted during the pandemic.
“In recent months, stakeholders and frequent passengers from Eastern Ontario have emphasized the significance of early-morning VIA Rail services for their communities, and we took great care to listen and act on this feedback,” said Mario Péloquin, President and Chief Executive Officer.
“This is why we are looking forward to offering this option for passengers who wish to travel to Toronto before 9 a.m., whether for business or leisure. We hope, and are confident, that they will answer the call and help us make this new frequency a success.”
Written with files from Joseph Goden