First Nations' Railroad Blockade in the Marysville Area Has Ended After Forcing VIA Rail to Stop Its Operations for Close to 4 Hours on the Montreal-Ottawa-Toronto Routes Earlier This Evening.

MONTREAL, Dec. 30, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - VIA Rail wishes to advise customers that following the clearance of the railway tracks in the Marysville area, Ontario, all services have returned to normal on the Montreal-Ottawa-Toronto routes.

Earlier this evening a First Nations' railroad blockade in the Marysville area caused 12 trains to stop travelling. Approximately 2,500 passengers were impacted as a result. Delays between 3 to 5.5 hours are to be expected for passengers travelling this evening.

VIA does not anticipate any significant delays to its operations tomorrow as a result of tonight's events.

VIA Rail wishes to apologize for any inconvenience this situation has cause to its passengers. Customers wishing further information may call 1 888-VIA RAIL (842-7245).

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