The white whales are waiting in Churchill but the town’s mayor can’t nail down VIA Rail to get the tourists north to see them. 

 

The last passenger train rolled south from Churchill May 31st.    On June 2, thirteen cars carrying grain derailed just south of Churchill.   Bad weather stalled repairs to the track and also prompted the cancellation of several VIA trains carrying tourists. 

 

Freight service resumed June 11 following repairs.   Omnitrax said it completed repairs to the Hudson Bay Railway line that day, and the line was "cleared in accordance with Transport Canada rules respecting track safety."

 

A VIA Rail representative said last night that the operational review is not complete, that passenger rail service to Churchill is not yet available and he didn't know when it will resume.