Via Rail CEO calls for rail passenger bill of rights

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The head of Via Rail says the federal government should consider a passenger bill of rights comparable to the one now in place for air travellers.

In an interview, CEO Mario Peloquin says the federal government should move toward a charter that would ensure train passengers receive compensation for long delays.If the reason for the disruption stems from one of Canada's two main freight railways -- whose tracks Via runs on -- he says they would be the ones to pay up, further incentivizing smooth operations along the line.

In the quarter ended June 30, Via saw 62 per cent of its trains arrive on time, an improvement from 53 per cent a year earlier.Business groups call on Ottawa to intervene as St.

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