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Req # 23-2342
I would like all documents regarding the changes in 2023 to the VIA Preference program. Including rational and benefits to the changes but excluding internal instructions and coaching to staff on how to implement the change. Documents regarding the benefits to changing the VIA Preference system in 2023.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
March 2024
Req # 23-2334
Copy of a contract between VIA Rail for ‘handyman’ services.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
March 2024
Req # 23-2333
I would like copies of all records related to an accident/incident involving a VIA Rail train [train #59] and a pedestrian in Kingston, Ontario near Collins Bay and Bath Road [on January 2, 2024] that occurred sometime between [8:15 PM] and 9:45 PM. I am seeking relevant records from 30 minutes before the accident/incident until January 7, 2024. Please include all records [notes, reports, logs, correspondence (sent and received e-mails and/or messages)] created, received and/or kept by staff/crew [onboard] the VIA Rail train involved [train #59]. Please also include all records [notes, reports, logs, correspondence (sent and received e-mail and/or messages)] created and/or kept by other VIA Rail employees not aboard the affected train [train #59] including but not limited to station staff and/or office/administrative employees [within the Network Operations department within VIA Rail], who were involved in the handling, management and/or fallout from the accident/incident. Please also include audio and/or video recordings/files captured by devices of, aboard and/or affixed to the train involved in the accident/incident [train #59], including but not limited to any that are forward-facing, in cab or otherwise. Of these recordings/files, please limit what is provided to clips beginning three minutes before the accident/incident occurred until one minute after the train resumed its journey after its stoppage. Please only provide only single copies of records (exclude duplicates). Please also refrain from marking information not pertaining to the accident/incident as 'not relevant' or 'non-responsive'. Please only remove/redact information that [is covered by] the ATIAOrganization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
March 2024
Req # 23-2335
All information regarding the investigation into the alleged ‘missed critical observation’ including but not limited to all email correspondence from and to Mr. P. Charbachi regarding ‘Broken 304d rod swt 105’, all email correspondence from and to Mr. P. Charbachi regarding the name ‘[Redacted]’, any VIA documents relating to the incident on or investigation for the ‘Broken 340d rod swt 105’ and any VIA documents relating to ‘[Redacted]’ ban from VIA property.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
February 2024
Req # 23-2345
(…) I need a copy of the accident report on January 30, 2024.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
February 2024
Req # 23-2326
A request for access to all emails and/or messages concerning me or mentioning me for the period from January 1, 2020 to October 23, 2023Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
November 2023
Req # 22-2205
1. Any analyses of alternatives to, and alternative methods of carrying out, the HFR proposal, including different scope, routes and technological options (…); 2. Specific information on the proposed new route including any details of possible alternative routings through the Havelock to Smith Falls portion; 3. Cost and benefit analyses including assumptions about costs, ridership and any impact on reduced ridership on the existing routes, for the different alternatives considered; 4. Information on the expected scope, nature and timing of public consultations, public review processes and other approval processes and the expected construction schedule; 5. Information on affected landholder compensation policy and mechanisms.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
September 2023
Req # 22-2207
To obtain a copy of any and all documents held by VIA Rail regarding the $71 million in-depth review that was conducted on HFR and is mentioned in this La Presse article between January 1, 2019 and today, April 8, 2022. We want all documents, e-mails, correspondence, letters or, better yet, complete copies of this review.Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
September 2023
Req # 23-2311
Communications (emails) between (former) CEO Yves Desjardins-Siciliano and Alstom, between 2014-2019Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
September 2023
Req # 23-2318
Copy of written complaints received between December 22, 2022 and January 22, 2023 regarding train 69 travelling from Montreal to Toronto on December 23, 2022Organization: VIA Rail Canada Inc.
August 2023