VIA Rail – The Canadian

VIA Rail – The Canadian

by AeonVirtual

46 ratings
69 reviews

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 23, 2021
  • June 4, 2021
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Embark on a scenic four-day rail journey across Canada. Experience the diverse landscapes of the Rocky Mountains, prairie provinces, and Canadian Shield on this iconic train route connecting Vancouver and Toronto.

Virtual train journey
Explore Canadian landscapes
Rocky Mountains scenery
Prairie provinces views
Canadian Shield exploration
Vancouver to Toronto route
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What's New in VIA Rail

1.2

June 4, 2021

Updated application name.

User reviews

Unusable

This app opens to a screen saver of a train with text that is completely unreadable on a phone.

Good Description

This app is as it is described. It’s a bit clunky to maneuver on the iPhone screen but once you get used to it, it works well. It is a description of the Canadian train on the different levels of service. It is not a reservation or a tracking app. I was able to acquaint myself to my sleeper cabin and all the features that come with it.
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Useless and boring

Also download this by accident. I might like it more if you could actually navigate through the app, but none of the options seem to work. It’s really annoying that it presents itself as Via Rail when it’s just a game of sorts

Great car layout and service summary

It’s sad the bad reviews are because folks can’t read. This isn’t an official Via Canada app and so, of course, you can’t book travel on it. But it’s the best thing I’ve found yet for seeing car and cabin layouts. Much better than just photos. It will be wonderful to get familiar with the train before going. Thank you for developing this. I had no trouble figuring it out.
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Not an App — Just Obstructive

This app is totally unusable. It will not work on an iPhone and appears to just be a very old-school screensaver with some unreadable buttons along the bottom. You cannot exit out of it without shutting down your phone and rebooting it. The Via Rail desktop site has no mobile functionality either. I cannot believe a national rail service has such an appallingly bad digital presence.
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FAQ

What is this app about?

This app offers a virtual experience of VIA Rail's famous 'The Canadian' train journey. It allows users to explore the diverse landscapes of Canada, from the Rocky Mountains to the prairie provinces and the Canadian Shield, on a four-day rail trip.

What are the key features of the app?

The app provides a virtual exploration of the iconic Canadian train route. Users can virtually experience the scenery of the Rocky Mountains, prairie provinces, and the Canadian Shield as the train travels between Vancouver and Toronto.

Is there a cost to use this app?

Based on the provided information, this app is free to use. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription fees.

What kind of journey does the app simulate?

The app simulates a four-day rail journey on VIA Rail's 'The Canadian' train. This iconic route connects Vancouver, British Columbia, with Toronto, Ontario, traversing some of Canada's most stunning natural landscapes.