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Alternate Transportation and Standby Service - Corridor

Transport alternatif et Service de réserve - Corridor

Description

VIA Rail Canada ("VIA") is issuing this Request for Quotation ("RFQ") to establish a list of qualified suppliers for the provision of Alternate Transportation Services in the event of train service interruptions in the Quebec–Windsor Corridor. Suppliers may also be required to provide Standby Services at designated locations for predetermined periods. VIA may award one or multiple contracts per route. Bidders are invited to submit a tender for a single route, multiple routes, or any combination of routes.     Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.

Quick Summary

VIA Rail Canada is seeking qualified suppliers to provide alternate transportation services in case of train service interruptions along the Quebec–Windsor Corridor. Suppliers may also be asked to provide standby services at specific locations for set periods. Contracts may be awarded for one or multiple routes within this corridor.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in passenger transportation and standby transit services along the Quebec–Windsor Corridor should consider bidding.

Transportation ServicesAlternate TransportationStandby ServicesRailway SupportPassenger Transport
Moderate complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
MX-443862243975
Solicitation Number
RFQ202601003
Publication Date
Feb 4, 2026
Closing Date
Mar 16, 2026
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding

Trade Agreements

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents; Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)

Contracting Entity

VIA Rail Canada Inc.

3 Place Ville-Marie, Suite 500

Montreal, Quebec

Contact

Xia Wen Hou

xiawen_hou@viarail.ca

5148716610