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Due to a washout on the Hudson Bay Railway (HBR) line at mileage 72.4 of the Sherridon subdivision, effective immediately, VIA Rail Trains 290/291 between The Pas and Pukatawagan have been suspended until further notice. The HBR, owner and operator of this rail line is working to complete the repairs required to the track and rail bed as quickly as possible. No estimates have yet been provided to VIA by the HBR as to when service will resume. Train 291 departs The Pas for Pukatawagan on Mondays and Thursdays, with return service from Pukatawagan to The Pas on train 290 on Tuesdays and Fridays. VIA wishes to apologize for any inconvenience this disruption may cause to its passengers. Customers wishing further information on this service may call 1-888-VIA-RAIL (1-888-842-7245). VIA will issue an update as information is received from Hudson Bay Railway as to when safe operations can resume.
