Montreal–Jonquière train

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The Montreal–Jonquière train (formerly the Saguenay) is a passenger train operated by Via Rail between Montreal and Saguenay (borough of Jonquière) in Quebec, Canada. The train once operated as far as Chicoutimi.

Montreal–Jonquière train
Combined map of the Montreal–Jonquière (purple) and its sister train, the Montreal–Senneterre (brown)
Overview
Service typeRegional rail
StatusOperating
LocaleQuebec, Canada
PredecessorSaguenay
Current operator(s)Via Rail
Former operator(s)Canadian National Railway
Ridership208 per week (2019)
Annual ridership10,985 (2019)
Route
TerminiMontreal, Quebec
Jonquière, Quebec
Distance travelled510 km (320 mi)
Average journey time10 hours and 48 minutes to Montreal, 11 hours and 22 minutes to Jonquière
Service frequency3 trains per week
Train number(s)600, 601, 602
On-board services
Class(es)Economy
Seating arrangementsNo Reserved Economy seating
Technical
Rolling stockGMD F40PH-2D
Budd stainless steel cars
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Operating speed
75 mph (121 km/h) (top)

The journey, from end to end, theoretically takes approximately 11 hours, but it is very rarely on time and can easily take up to 13 hours.[citation needed] Many small hunting and fishing clubs operate along the route and appear as optional stops on the timetable. It is also possible to make a reservation to get off at an unmarked spot.[1]

The train travels three times a week. Between Montreal and Hervey-Jonction, it travels together with the Montreal–Senneterre, another regional train.

Route

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The main stops of Montreal–Jonquière train are:

 
VIA Montreal-Jonquiere and Senneterre

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