“Our Winnipeg Union Station is a crucial point of our Western operations,” said Francoise Bertrand, chairperson of VIA Rail’s board of directors. “It plays an important role in our ability to deliver our mandate as it is part of the lifeline service to communities in northern Manitoba and gives access to the iconic Canadian that travels between Vancouver and Toronto.”According to VIA Rail, renovations to the station will be done “within the guidelines of Parks Canada.
President and chief executive officer Mario Peloquin said the rail service has a responsibility to protect the history of the “iconic stations” and the history of railroading.