Via Rail has suspended service between Prince Rupert and Prince George, due to the rising water levels of the Skeena River.
A press release put out today advised ticket holders and would be ticket purchasers that until further notice, the Skeena Run, will originate and terminate in Prince George.
Due to the changing nature of the road conditions VIA is also not able to provide alternative travel options at this time.
Rising flood levels in Northern British Columbia disrupt VIA's service between Prince George and Prince Rupert
VANCOUVER - VIA Rail Canada is advising passengers that due to rising river levels in Northern British Columbia, the Skeena train service between Jasper and Prince Rupert is being affected in both directions.
Until further notice, train #5 from Jasper to Prince Rupert will terminate in Prince George. Train #6 from Prince Rupert to Jasper will originate in Prince George.
To date the following trains are affected:
June 6th, train #5, from Jasper to Prince Rupert, will terminate in Prince George.
June 7th, train#6, from Prince Rupert to Jasper, will originate in Prince George.
Since rising flood levels are also impacting road conditions, VIA is not able to secure any alternate transportation at this time.
VIA has also suspended all ticket sales between Prince George and Prince Rupert until further notice.
No other VIA service is affected by this situation at this time.
Customers wishing further information may call 1-888-VIA-RAIL.
VIA is monitoring this situation and will issue an update as conditions change.
A press release put out today advised ticket holders and would be ticket purchasers that until further notice, the Skeena Run, will originate and terminate in Prince George.
Due to the changing nature of the road conditions VIA is also not able to provide alternative travel options at this time.
Rising flood levels in Northern British Columbia disrupt VIA's service between Prince George and Prince Rupert
VANCOUVER - VIA Rail Canada is advising passengers that due to rising river levels in Northern British Columbia, the Skeena train service between Jasper and Prince Rupert is being affected in both directions.
Until further notice, train #5 from Jasper to Prince Rupert will terminate in Prince George. Train #6 from Prince Rupert to Jasper will originate in Prince George.
To date the following trains are affected:
June 6th, train #5, from Jasper to Prince Rupert, will terminate in Prince George.
June 7th, train#6, from Prince Rupert to Jasper, will originate in Prince George.
Since rising flood levels are also impacting road conditions, VIA is not able to secure any alternate transportation at this time.
VIA has also suspended all ticket sales between Prince George and Prince Rupert until further notice.
No other VIA service is affected by this situation at this time.
Customers wishing further information may call 1-888-VIA-RAIL.
VIA is monitoring this situation and will issue an update as conditions change.
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