Via Rail service between Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal resumes after pedestrian struck by train

A Via Rail train is seen on tracks in Dorval, Que., as it heads out of Montreal on Friday, May 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Passengers travelling on Via Rail between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal were met with several hours of delays after a person was struck by a train on Tuesday afternoon.

Via Rail says Train 65 from Montreal to Toronto was involved in a “trespasser incident” in Lansdowne near Kingston at approximately 2 p.m. No passengers or staff were injured.

Ontario Provincial Police confirm a pedestrian was struck by a train and located deceased.

“Our thoughts are with those affected by this event,” Via Rail said in a statement to CTV News Ottawa.

“Via Rail acknowledges that this situation, which is beyond our control, is impacting the travel plans of our customers, and we apologize for the inconvenience.”

Shortly after 6 p.m., Via Rail said traffic has resumed, but congestion in the area may result in additional delays as train operations gradually return to normal.

Going westbound, Train 65, Train 53 from Ottawa to Toronto, Train 47 from Ottawa to Toronto, Train 67 from Montreal to Toronto and Train 645 from Ottawa to Toronto were held and delayed for several hours.

Going eastbound, Train 44 from Toronto to Ottawa, Train 64 from Toronto to Montreal, Train 644 from Toronto to Ottawa were impacted and have started moving again.

OPP say the pedestrian’s death is not being considered suspicious.

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