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OmniTrax suspends rail service to Churchill

CBC News | Posted: June 20, 2014 9:01 PM | Last Updated: June 20, 2014

Blames 'severe permafrost issues' for track problems

Image | Via Rail

Caption: OmniTrax has suspended rail service to Churchill until further notice. Earlier this month, Via Rail blamed "operational reasons" for the cancellation of trains between Winnipeg and Churchill. (CBC)

OmniTrax said Friday it has suspended service between Gillam and Churchill until further notice due to "severe permafrost issues and its effect on railway surface conditions."
OmniTrax cited customer and employee safety and said the service will resume once the required track maintenance and surfacing has been completed.
The town of Churchill tweeted the information, saying it insists OmniTrax provide updates to the northern community.

Image | town churchill omnitrax

Caption: OmniTrax has suspended service between Gillam and Churchill due to "severe permafrost issues and its effect on railway surface conditions." (Town of Churchill)

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