COVID-19 pandemic.In a statement posted to its website, VIA Rail says it is reopening train travel between Winnipeg and Vancouver starting Friday.
447 cases, 14 new deaths as Manitoba moves into new coronavirus public health orders “After a very thorough evaluation of our health and safety protocols, including physical distancing measures, enhanced air ventilation systems, and improved measures for passenger access and the protection of our employees, one weekly round-trip will be offered on this portion of the Canadian route,” the statement says.The move is part of what VIA is calling a “gradual return to service” in Western Canada.The Crown corporation says trains will be doing one round-trip per week between Winnipeg and Vancouver to.