Montreal–Senneterre train

The Montreal–Senneterre train (formerly called the Abitibi) is a passenger train operated by Via Rail between Montreal and Senneterre in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of Quebec, Canada.[1]

Montreal–Senneterre train
Combined map of the Montreal–Senneterre (brown) and its sister train, the Montreal–Jonquière (purple)
Overview
Service typeRegional rail
StatusOperating
LocaleQuebec, Canada
PredecessorAbitibi
Current operator(s)Via Rail
Route
StartMontreal, Quebec
EndSenneterre, Quebec
Distance travelled717 km (446 mi)
Average journey time11.5 hours
Service frequency3 trains per week
Train number(s)603, 604, 606
On-board services
Class(es)Economy
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 12 in)

The, journey from end to end, takes approximately 11.5hours. Many small hunting and fishing clubs operate along the route and appear as request stops on the timetable. It is also possible to make a reservation to get off at an unmarked spot.[2]

The train travels three times a week. Between Montreal and Hervey-Jonction, it travels on the same line as the Montreal–Jonquière train, another regional route.

Route

The main stops of the Montreal–Senneterre train are:

References

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