VIA Rail, Canada's national passenger rail service, has chosen Wiremind as a technology partner as part of its modernization strategy.

The collaboration reflects VIA Rail's commitment to equipping its teams with modern tools and expertise that can support more data-informed decision-making, strengthen commercial processes, and contribute to operational efficiency across its national network. VIA Rail operates intercity trains connecting over 400 communities across Canada, ensuring rail transportation services to regional and remote communities, and safely transported over four million passengers in 2024. As the organization continues to modernize its systems and processes, working with specialized technology partners is an important part of building more agile, resilient, and future-ready operations.

A Partnership Rooted in Modernization

Sophie Huot, Senior Director, Commercial Planning at VIA Rail, explains the thinking behind the partnership:

"As we modernize our commercial operations, we need technology partners who understand the complexity of passenger transport and can support our teams with the right expertise, tools, and data-driven approach. This collaboration will help us continue building more responsive, efficient, and future-ready commercial processes for the benefit of our passengers."

Supporting VIA Rail's Ongoing Journey

Colin Girault-Matz, CEO of Wiremind, comments on the new collaboration:

"We're proud to support the organization as a technology partner. Our goal is to help transport operators make decision-making more dynamic, transparent, and connected to their strategic objectives. We look forward to contributing our expertise to VIA Rail's ongoing modernization journey."

This partnership reflects Wiremind's ongoing commitment to supporting passenger transport operators, as they continue to modernize their commercial operations.

About VIA Rail

VIA Rail Canada's mandate is to operate the national passenger rail service on behalf of the Government of Canada and to provide a safe, accessible, efficient, reliable, sustainable and environmentally responsible service that meets the needs of Canadian passengers. VIA Rail operates intercity trains connecting over 400 communities across Canada and ensuring rail transportation services to regional and remote communities. The Corporation safely transported over four million passengers in 2024 and has been awarded nine Safety Awards and three Environment Awards by the Railway Association of Canada. For more, visit VIA Rail's website: https://corpo.viarail.ca/en.

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