MEDIA ADVISORY – VIA Rail to celebrate the modernization of its Toronto Maintenance Centre
TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2026 /CNW/ — Members of the media are invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and guided tour of the modernized Toronto Maintenance Centre on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Supported by a $310 million investment from the Government of Canada, the project marks another milestone in VIA Rail’s transformation of passenger rail. The new facilities bring together advanced technology, specialized equipment and modern infrastructure to support more efficient maintenance and improved performance of the new Corridor fleet. The project supported up to 475 jobs in skilled trades and construction, while the centre will sustain nearly 240 jobs over its lifecycle.
The event will feature remarks from:
- The Honourable John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour)
- James Maloney, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore
- Graham Blackwell, Vice-President, Mechanical Operations and Asset Management, VIA Rail
Following the ceremony, Graham Blackwell and Vladimir Jean-Pierre, VIA Rail’s Director of Mechanical Maintenance, will lead a tour of the new facilities, including the adjacent wheel-truing facility and the train simulator. Media will have opportunities to capture photos and video during the ribbon cutting and tour.
Event details
Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Time: 09:30 to 10:30 (ET)
– Media representatives are asked to arrive at 09:15 for a safety briefing and distribution of personal protective equipment.
Location: VIA Rail Toronto Maintenance Centre, 50 Drummond Street, Toronto, ON M8V 4B5
Advance confirmation required
Media representatives must confirm their attendance in advance by contacting [email protected]. Due to site safety requirements, only media representatives whose attendance has been confirmed beforehand will be permitted on the premises.
SOURCE VIA Rail Canada Inc.
