Welcome to the final, third, and unarguably longest post sharing some specifics on the serviceability of VIA's Siemens Venture trainsets, in the form of VIA mechanical delay reports from 2023, 2024 and 2025. These reports are tallied in a chronological VIA database comprising HEP, LRC and non-Corridor trains, though this post includes only Venture incidents. These are listed by date, locomotive or car number, train number, four-letter VIA location codes, reported issue and repair information, system and sub-system involved. This post comprises the 400 Venture incidents reported in 2025, nearly doubling from 189 in 2024. Two earlier posts in this series include reports from 2023 and 2024.
The above shows VIA's Venture Serviceability graph for 2025. With daily/weekly dates on the horizontal axis and percentage on the vertical axis, the three coloured lines represent three separate, but related, indices:
- Cycling Coverage % (Top/Red) =
The number of trainsets in service and available for guarding
the commercial commitment on the number of trainsets required in service
+ those required for guarding(protection of operations)
- Total Fleet Availability % (Middle/Blue) =
the number of Venture trainsets accepted
- BO % (Bottom/Green) =
The number of Venture trainsets currently out of service
the number of Venture trainsets accepted
It can be seen that all three indices change over time, but not by a lot. The exception is the early part of 2025, when a large number of Venture incidents occurred.
Now, for some context encompassing the Venture implementation in the final year of these mechanical delay reports. VIA had changed its rotation twice at the end of 2024 - some trains were cancelled for the holidays. Many LRC consists have been lengthened to six or seven cars, while others are LRC/HEP mixed consists. There have been some LRC consists in QMO service. The J-training of a Venture set on VIA No 52/62 has been consistent. In late-January, new Sets 24 and 26 operated as CN No 613 north from Montreal en route to Senneterre-Parent, QC for winter conditions testing for the ONR, who had Venture sets on order.
February, 2025 was just plain awful for VIA operations and its Venture fleet. Planning to 'get back to normal' and increase Venture sets from 8 to 15 filling the Corridor rotation with two morning eastbound Venture J-trains, VIA quickly changed its collective mind, announcing (not-so) temporary cancellation of certain trains to allow for a strategic redeployment of fleet resources allowing for operational improvements. The rotation stayed at 12 sets. Almost no Ventures operated west of Toronto. Mornings found only one Venture set at Ottawa station, down from four previously.
A mid-February snowstorm hobbled VIA; the MMC was seriously snowed in. The rotation was disrupted for days. We now know that to overcome operational constraints and CN's crossing speed reductions, VIA was considering only operating Ventures primarily in pairs. Limitations such as lack of storage at TMC, MMC other destinations killed the plan before it was implemented. By March, 26 sets had arrived.
In June, VIA issued a press release reporting a drop in OTP from 72% to 30%, with concurrent drops in ridership and revenues. VIA created and tested augmented sets with 32 axles, the second created in August, and the third 'leftovers' set in September. Thirty sets had arrived by July, at least 23 were in revenue service. VIA's goal was to have all Corridor trains operated by Ventures by this time!
VIA bravely planned to withdraw all HEP sets from the Corridor in September, but that plan, just like their four daily train Montreal-Toronto lane 'express service' never came to fruition. An expansion to 15 Corridor Venture sets was also planned. Set 32 entered revenue service in November.
On September 24, No 33 encountered a broken rail at a public crossing at mile 50.84, CN St-Hyacinthe Sub near Mont St-Hilaire. Lead locomotive 2210 had sustained undercarriage damage. The train was cleared to continue to travel to Montreal, though Set 11 has not returned to service at time of publication of this post.
Here are the final reported Venture mechanical delay reports: 400 in 2025. These are listed by date, locomotive or car number, train number, four-letter VIA location codes, reported issue and repair information, system and sub-system involved (and delay if over 100 minutes). More background, plus terms and abbreviations here. Prepare a beverage. Or two!
Jan. 3 - 2221, 76, LNDN. Starter issue. Barred engine and started. (NMI,P)
Jan. 3 - 2913, 55, FALO. Lift not functioning. Failed again Jan.21. (D&S,S)
Jan. 3 - 2218, 37, MTRL. HEP lost (HEP,T)
Jan. 4 - 2317, 624, OTTW. Handbrake not releasing. Parking brake cut out, to investigate. (BS,H)
Jan. 4 - 2908, 24, OTTW. Fire alarm indicator. Detector dirty. Reset en route. (MON,G)
Jan. 4 - 2911, 37, DORV. Left side stairs frozen. (D&S,S)
Jan. 5 - 2907, 637, QBEC. Trainline issues, HEP down. HEP isolated on one trainline. (COMP,AD)
Jan. 5 - 2216, 42, TRTO. Last-minute mechanical issues. Locomotive computer reset. (PDB,C)
Jan. 5 - 2320, 44, TRTO. Air brake issue. (BS,A)
Jan. 5 - 2307, 637, LAUR. Loss of comms. with cab car, bearing warning. Battery charger issue in cab car caused comms loss, possibly related to only one HEP trainline active. (MON,G) 170 minute delay.
Jan. 6 - 2217, 643, PHOP. Engine overheating. Broken shaft on hydraulic pump. (ME,L) 410 minute delay - No 63 was to shove them, then had issues. Passengers transferred by fire department, two wheelchairs and no operating lifts.
Jan. 6 - 2204, 48, TRTO. Wayside 480V tripped, no HEP to cars. CDU reset on cab car. (HEP,C)
Jan. 6 - 2303, 48, OSHA. Air leak. All doors need to be pinned. (D&S,C)
Jan. 7 - 2206,35, QBEC. Not loading. Loose connector on fuel cutout switch. (ME,F)
Jan. 7 - 2204, 26, ALEX. Bearing warning alarms on unit.(MON,G)
Jan. 8 - 2813, 31, DORV. R side stairs not coming up. Weather-related. (D&S,S)
Jan. 8 - 2711, 45, FALO. L side stairs not raising, snow obstructing. (D&S,S)
Jan. 9 - 2221, 44, TRTO. Setup and configuration issues, not related to engine start up. (NMI,P)
Jan.10 - 2209, 22, OTTW. Unable to recover train from emergency. Setup issue. (BS,C)
Jan.10 - 2317, 31, DORV. Cabcar not releasing parking brake. Released manually. Water ingress? then at Toronto brake odours while moving. (BS,H)
Jan.12 - 2218, 42, TRTO. Parking brake not releasing. (BS,H)
Jan.13 - 2317, 42, TRTO. Handbrake first event January 10. Still in service. (BS,H)
Jan.14 - 2707, 76, WDON. L side stairs not retracting, closed manually. No defects found. (D&S,S)
Jan.17 - 2204, 37, MTRL. Yellow warning light. Derogation. End of axle speed sensor rubbing on gear. "Awaiting bulletin from transportation so we can rely on wayside scanners."(MON,G)
Jan.18 - 2613, 637, ALBY. Red bearing alarm. Parking brake not releasing axle 4. (BS,H)
Jan.18 - 2603, 624, DRMV. Yellow bearing alarm. Axle peed sensor was rubbing. Replaced. (MON,G)
Jan.18 - 2314 637, CEDR. Yellow bearing alarm. CDU not communicating with loco. (COMM,G)
Jan.19 - 2317, 622, MTRL. Parking brake not releasing. Actuator wheel 3 leaking. Actuator cut out. (BS,A)
Jan.19 - 2916, 643, BRKV. Stairs not closing. Service manager closed manually. (D&S,S)
Jan.19 - 2311, 28, SLAM. Brake issues. (BS,H)
Jan.20 - 2707, 20 MTRL. Running out of water. Refilled. (WS,W)
Jan.20 - 2612, 38, ALEX. Alarm issue. Decelostat reset and HMI reconfigured. (BS,W)
Jan.21 - 2715, 73, OAKV. Door open alarm. Door control air sensor wiring loose. (D&S,C)
Jan.22 - 2812, 31, MTRL. Had to swap empt. Toilet heat tracing defective. Contractor replaced. (TOI, F)
Jan.22 - 2220, 40, PHOP. Loco wheels L1 kips alert. "Stopping the train was not necessary (as per ST600/001)."To be inspected by Siemens. (TRUC,W)
Jan.22 - 2217, 42, KGON. Loading issue. Crew did not acknowledge alerter at station. (BS,E)
Jan.23 - 2822, 20, MTRL. Doors not closing. No defects found. (D&S,A)
Jan.23 - 2320, 40, BLVL. Brake resistor blower fault, tripping breaker. De-iced. (PDB,D)
Jan.23 - 2909, 24, MTRL. Foul-smelling potable water. "Renegite" used for descaling is making coffee maker water acid pH. Galley water pH and other cars in set is normal. No bacteria.
Jan.25 - 2905, 24, DORV. Doors not closing (D&S,S)
Jan.25 - 2214, 42, CHRY. Odour, stopped in station. Brakes? (BS,A)
Jan.28 - 2609, 22, DORV. Malfunctioning steps due to snow. No defects found in shop. "Awaiting service bulletin for DSS from New Fleet team."(D&S,S)
Jan.28 - 2303, 59, BRKV. Temporary power removal, traction fault. HEP down for extended period on cab car, went to sleep mode. Once cab car reactivated, faults were cleared. (MON,G)
Jan.29 - 2816, 59, KGON. Stairs not retracting (D&S,S)
Jan.30 - 2322, 641, OTTW. Failed leakage test, trainset brakes cycled, passed. (BS,C)
Jan.31 - 2810, 22, MTRL. Door indication. Breaker reset en route. (D&S,A)
Jan.31 - 2822, 24, OTTW. Door indication. OK after ice and snow cleared. (D&S,A)
Jan.31 - 2911, 40, TRTO. Brake not releasing A end axle 2. (BS,A)
Jan.31 - 2314, 47, MOIR. Hot journal(HJ), Air suspension(AS), locked axle (LA)failure. No lighting in car while troubleshooting. Reset breaker 41-F15, master reset on cab car. (MON,G)
Jan.31 - 2709, 87, PTBG. LA indicator. Battery charger breaker tripped causing low voltage issue and faults. (EL,B) 138 minute delay.
Jan.31 - 2707, 48, FALO. Stairs not closing, repeat defect. (D&S,S)
Feb. 1 - 2709, 84, SARN. Same as 87 prev. day. CDU reset then activated lighting manually. (LIGHT,G)
Feb. 1 - 2805, 71, BRTF. Bad-order lift. (D&S,S)
Feb. 1 - 2309, 46, TRTO. Brakes on cab car need to be verified. (BS,A)
Feb. 2 - 2907, 47, OTTW. Doors not closing (D&S,A)
Feb. 2 - 2622, 37, DORV. Stairs not raising, blocked. D&S,S)
Feb. 3 - 2210, 61, MTRL. Shut down before departure? Crews causing issues due to reverser (cabcar not ready) and going into emergency. "To review with Transportation." (NMI,P)
Feb. 3 - 2206, 60, CHRY. Loco losing air. (COMP,G)
Feb. 4 - 2905, 62, TRTO. J-train set up issue. Trains sent separately. (NMI,P)
Feb. 5 - 2214, 60, TRTO. Reverser not engaging, constantly going into emergency. (NMI,P)
Feb. 5 - 2214, 60, CARN. Yellow HJ alarm. CDU reset, possibly to be replaced. (MON,G)
Feb. 5 - 2309, 47, RICH. Losing traction at 21 mph. Unable to reproduce condition at TMC. (PDB,C)
Feb. 6 - 2805, 62, BLVL. R side door not closing. (D&S,A)
Feb. 6 - 2622, 40, TRTO. All door had to be pinned shut at TMC. No info why. (D&S,A)
Feb. 6 - 2306, 643, BRTN. HJ yellow alarm. Cab car comms issues. CDU reset. (MON,G)
Feb. 7 - 2209, 61, MTRL. Loss of traction. Late departure due to consist swap. (NMI,P)
Feb. 7 - 2210, 60, DANF. Lost air twice departing Toronto Union. (COMP,G)
Feb. 8 - 2223, 624, SHYA. Losing load departing station. Train back in service. (BS,H)
Feb. 8 - 2216, 52, SMTF. In emergency, no traction. PNWSP cut out. HEP and main engine shutdown to reset faults. (PDB,C)
Feb. 9 - 2316, 28, OTTW. Sticking handbrake on cab car. (BS,H)
Feb.10 - 2817, 35, QBEC. Electrical issue, no power to car. (EL.G)
Feb.10 - 2200, 62, CBRG. Fuel Supply Low Pressure warning, Fuel condensation valve replaced. (ME,F)
Feb.11 - 2616, 28, OTTW. Malfunctioning wheelchair lift, repeater. (D&S,C)
Feb.12 - 2309, 31, DORV. Brakes not releasing. Info needed from TMC. (BS,A)
Feb.12 - 2612, 62, OSHA. HJ/LA alarm. (MON,G)
Feb.12 - 2915, 24, OTTW. Parking brake applied, not loading. Parking brake de-iced. (BS,H)
Feb.12 - 2315, 24, WELL. Brake applied itself on cab-car. (BS,C)
Feb.13 - 2217, 60, CHRY. Train went into emergency. Setup issue. Follow up with crew. (BS,C)
Feb.13 - 2223, 39, QBEC. No HEP provided by train. (HEP,C)
Feb.13 - 2304, 37, MTRL. Master Control fault, no power. (PDB,C)
Feb.14 - 2303, 52, BRKV. Air Lock alarm, temporary, no heat in cab. (CAB,G)
Feb.15 - 2323, 622, MTRL. Open Probe indication. R2 probe broken, replaced. (SSE,B) "Yard moves is the highest contributor of this [148 minute] delay."
Feb.15 - 2216, 62, TRTO. Troubleshooting delay. (NMI,P)
Feb.15 - 2303, 637, MTRL. Cab-car window tapped. Crack in windshield. (CAB,G)
Feb.15 - 2205, 24, WELL. Wyed due to cracked windshield. (CAB,G)
Feb.15 - 2215, 54, TRTO. Windshield fogging up. (CAB,G)
Feb.16 - 2304, 37, VILR. Lost traction, master control message. Reset. Master controller and I/O Station #11 module 6 replaced. (PDB,M and PDB,T)
Feb.16 - 2815, 53, FALO. Multiple doors not closing, stairs not closing. Door pinned. (D&S,A)
Feb.16 - 2211, 59, FALO. Pneumatic Wheel failure. Reset breaker GS-F21, still faulty. (TRUC,W)
Feb.16 - 2315, 87, BRTN. Axle 3 HJ alarm, R2 sensor fault, derogation. (PDB,T)
Feb.17 - 2319, 24, KELL. Red bearing alarm (SSE,B)
Feb.17 - 2311, 26, DRMV. Red and yellow bearing alarms. (SSE,B)
Feb.18 - 2200, 22, OTTW. Axle 3, 4, 5 HB alarms. (SSE,B)
Feb.18 - 2211, 33, ALBY. Red bearing alarm (SSE,B)
Feb.18 - 2215, 66, TRTO. Open probe, had to change equipment. Axle 3 probe wiring damage. (SSE,B) 227 minute delay.
Feb.19 - 2315, 45, FALO. HJ alarm, derogation, known issue Feb.16. (SSE,B)
Feb.19 - 2311, 26, OTTW. Yellow and red HJ alarms, derogation. (SSE,B)
Feb.19 - 2705, 48, BRKV. HVAC issue, blowing cold air. (HVAC,H)
Feb.20 - 2200, 31, MTRL. Late departure due to snow. (NMI,P)
Feb.20 - 2605, 41, KGON. Stairs not closing. Manually forced shut. (D&S,S)
Feb.20 - 2219, 669, MTRL. Swapped due to high kips. (TRUC,W)
Feb.21 - 2318, 65, MTRL. R1 wheel change with heavy snow and drop table delays. (TRUC,W)
Feb.21 - 2611, 60, BRKV. Fire alarm. Breaker 43-F11 reset. (MON,G)
Feb.21 - 2217, 37, QBEC. Unable to recover emergency brake. Setup issue. (NMI,P)
Feb.21 - 2701, 67, MTRL. Wheel changes R1 on 2701, R3 on 2601. Original trainset used for 65, spare trainset required wheelset changes. Yard moves and wheel set drop table issues contributed delay. (TRUC,W) 176 minute delay.
Feb.21 - 2206, 26, DRMV. Windshield heater causing distortion. (CAB,G)
Feb.22 - 2305, 35, VICS. Mechanical issues, wyed equipment. (CAB,G)
Feb.22 - 2200, 54, TRTO. Ventilation issue, derogation. (SSE,B)
Feb.23 - 2313, 52, GUIL. No head in car. Reset. (HVAC,H)
Feb.23 - 2323, 669, MTRL. Wyed due to not working unknown component. (HVAC,H)
Feb.23 - 2204, 28, n/a. Engine shut down on its own. Battery charger internal error. (EL,B)
Feb.24 - 2215, 40, MTRL. HB warning axle 3L. Axle 2R and 3L probes to replace. (SSE,B)
Feb.24 - 2713, 87, TRTO. Battery charger breakers BCH1, BCH2 tripped, off DIN rail. (EL,B)
Feb.24 - 2821, 68, OSHA. Right steps not closing. Belt tension adjusted. (D&S,S)
Feb.25 - 2301, 69, MTRL. Bearing temperature probe issues. (SSE,B)
Feb.26 - 2709, 40, TRTO. Fire alarm indicator. Breaker reset. Repeater, smoke detector replaced (SSE,G)
Feb.26 - 2618, 645, OTTW. Car 5 open door indication, rectified. (D&S,C)
Feb.27 - 2311, 33, PSCH. Broken windshield, wyed. (CAB,G) then at ALEX open door indication, not loading (EL,T)
Feb.27 - 2209, 24, ASTJ. Brake issues, I/O station issue. Hardware error. (ME,C)
Feb.27 - 2820, 68, TRTO. Door not closing, door pinned. (D&S,C)
Feb.27 - 2204, 669, MTRL. High kips reading on loco. Swapped, wheelset to be replaced. (TRUC,W)
Feb.28 - 2213, 22, OTTW. Sticking brakes throughout train, not releasing on three cars, heavy resistance. One hour to troubleshoot, swapped with 24's equipment, Set 16. After further troubleshooting, brakes released.(BS,A) 95 minute delay.
Feb.28 - 2705, 60, TRTO. Sticking brakes, signals conflicting between trucks A&B, brake release indication issues. Brakes apply and release OK. "Truck cut out and crew agreed to depart without 100% of brakes." (BS,A) 165 minute delay.
Feb.28 - 2812, 62, TRTO. LA issue. Wheelset was replaced but sensor loose. (NMI,H)
Feb.28 - 2321, 37, FORT. Yellow warning on cab car, loss of comms. Brake reset on 2321. (MON,G)
Feb.28 - 2822, 29, QBEC. Right side door not closing. (D&S,C)
Feb.28 - 2822, 29, SFOY. HEP lost, red and yellow warnings. Battery breaker tripped, reset. (EL,B)
Feb.28 - 2305, 669, GUIL. Lost HEP en route. Excessive excitation current. (ME,C)
Mar. 1 - 2812, 50, TRTO. HJ/LA alarms. Derogation provided. Wheel speed sensor connector was loose. Wheelset had been previously replaced. (SSE,B & NMI,H)
Mar. 1 - 2202, 62, TRTO. Yellow LA/HJ alarm. Derogation. (SSE,B)
Mar. 1 - 2823, 50, TRTO. Smoke in car. Brake not releasing, consist cut. (BS,A) 120 minute delay.
Mar. 1 - 2909, 622, MTRL. Air leak. Decelostat brake valve full of water. (BS,C)
Mar. 1 - 2318, 35, MTRL. Broken windshield, wyed. Warranty issue. (CAB,G)
Mar. 1 - 2812, 69, CWLL. Stairs not closing (D&S,S)
Mar. 2 - 2213, 35, QBEC. Alarm 0796. Throttle and I/O station issues. (PDB,C)
Mar. 2 - 2909, 624, SLAM. Open door indication. (D&S,C)
Mar. 2 - 2705, 45, WASS. Traction issues. Caused by ice? No defects found. (BS,H)
Mar. 2 - 2219, 52, BRKV. Lost all power for 5 sec. Master code failure 0329. Master Controller fault.(PDB,C)
Mar. 3 - 2312, 669, WELL. Alarm when brakes released. Air valve not closing properly. (BS,C)
Mar. 3 - 2703, 63, MTRL. HJ alarm. Wheels 3 & 4 condemnable flat spots. Derogations. (TRUC,W)169 min. delay.
Mar. 3 - 2708, 31, MTRL. LA/HJ alarm. Main 480V breaker tripped. (HEP,C)
Mar. 4 - 2218, 40, TRTO. Failed leakage test. Passed test at MMC. (BS,G)
Mar. 4 - 2206, 39, QBEC. Not starting, air brakes slow to release. Excitation current too high. (BS,C)
Mar. 4 - 2215, 28, OTTW. Not starting, master reset performed. Restarted. Eng. barring device missing. (ME,C)
Mar. 5 - 2212, 50, TRTO. Going into emergency. Electronic Brake Valve issue. Charger locos in trail position, independent brake pressure (20 pipe) does not release and bottles up Siemens working to correct. Temporary change: EBV brake mode from Trail-->Psgr-->back to Trail. (BS,E)
Mar. 5 - 2215, 35, MTRL. Alarm in cab. Bearing temperature probes damaged. "Three trainsets still have this issue and are operating with derogation." (SSE,B)
Mar. 6 - 2215, 28, CSLM. HJ/LA red yellow arms. (SSE,B)
Mar. 6 - 2209, 37, DJEU. Battery deep discharge detected. Engine shutdown. HEP restored. Removed from service. Battery charger system tested. HD-F03 (onboard power system at the transformer) circuit breaker tripped. Comms receivers at both ends of consist inspected. No defects found. (PDB,C)
Mar. 7 - 2209, 22, MTRL. Delay due to equipment swap caused by Set 9 battery charging issues. (EL,B)
Mar. 7 - 2216, 59, DWYH. HJ alarms. Derogation. (SSE,B)
Mar. 8 - 2707, 62, GUIL. Sticky brake on a wheel. No defects noted. (BS,A)
Mar. 8 - 2213, 26, SPER. Yellow bearing alarm. Derogation. (SSE,B)
Mar. 9 - 2319, 62, TRTO. No tractive effort, not loading. Comms cable removed. Nos 62 and 52 separated, Sets 20 & 21. (EL,T)
Mar.11 - 2305, 39, COTO. HEP shutting down error message, HEP fault intermittent. Only happens in Notch 8. HEP shut down immediately after occurrence. (HEP,C)
Mar.12 - 2609, 22, OTTW. Brakes not releasing, unable to load. Brake signal issue. Brakes and trucks cut out. No defects found during inspection. (BS,C)
Mar.12 - 2705, 643, OTTW. Unable to load. Bake actuators L3, L4 not releasing. Actuator supply conduit frozen. No water on other actuator hoses on other cars. (BS,A)
Mar.13 - 2225, 645, OTTW. Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid and engine warning, no voltage detected. High severity fault fuel pump issues. Cut to TMC. (ME, F)
Mar.14 - 2608, 60, TRTO. Open door issue. L side DSS not working. Door cutout switch malfunctioning. (D&S,S)
Mar.14 - 2612, 31, DORV. Wheelchair lift L side, missing magnetic contact on WCL control. (D&S,C)
Mar.16 - 2222, 669, MTRL. Not staring, low air pressure. Barring over engine did not suffice. Pre-lube pump issues. Hot engine faults registered prior to this delay, but no pre-pump faults. Swap to guard consist. Cummins engine control software to be update to increase priming time. (ME,C) 142 minute delay.
Mar.18 - 2223, 645, FALO. HB issues on unit. Axle 2 parking brake hose very loose and leaking. Hose secured, no damage to threads. (BS,H) 129 minute delay.
Mar.23 - 2721, 45, FALO. Wheels smoking, burning smell. Hint of discolouration on wheel but still good for service. Brakes apply and release OK. (BS,A)
Mar.27 - 2314, 87, TRTO. Fault on screen, unknown. (MON,G)
Mar.28 - 2301, 33, DRMV. Noise coming from back of car. Suspect leak. (TRUC,G)
Mar.29 - 2915, 70, CHAT. R side wheelchair lift issue. (D&S,S)
Mar.29 - 2705, 69, MTRL. Cab car brake setup issues. A & B truck signals conflict. Truck cut out or pressure switch defective. (BS,C)
Mar.31 - 2322, 35, QBEC. Unable to load. Plastic Garbage bag attached to breaker protection bar behind jump seat. Breaker 71-F04 off. "Garbage bags will need to be attached at another location." (NMI,P) 121 minute delay.
Apr. 6 - 2202, 45, PHOP. I/O #43 issues. Multifunction vehicle bus coupler. (MON,G)
Apr. 8 - 2705, 645, OTTW. Brakes not releasing on cars. Brake pressure switch had water in conduit. Also caused delay on next day's 62. (BS,C)
Apr. 8 - 2609, 669, DORV. Load dropping. Brake signal issues. Water in brake pressure switch conduits, source TBD. (BS,C)
Apr. 8 - 2311, 69, BLVL. Wheel #3 high kips. Squealing. Wheel #3 reprofiled. (TRUC,W)
Apr. 9 - 2609, 50, TRTO. Brakes not releasing. B-end signal issues. Water ingress on pressure switch. Corrective maintenance opened for locomotive (air dryer). (BS,C)
Apr. 9 - 2705, 62, TRTO. Brake indication. Water on pressure switch. Same issue as Apr.8. (BS,C)
Apr. 9 - 2716, 645, FALL. Multiple alarms. DC converter replaced. Caused by water ingress? (MON,G)
Apr.11 - 2211, 47, GANA. Unit not loading. ?Bottled air in 20 pipe independent brakes at MMC. (BS,C)
Apr.13 - 2306, 87, STRF. Rollaway Protection alarm. Brake computer breaker CCB2 found in off/tripped position. Suspect breaker hit by crew. (NMI,H)
Apr.16 - 2808, 52, KGON. Wchair lift malfunction, fixed with crowbar. Plate locking pin height adjusted. (D&S,S)
Apr.17 - 2723, 68, TRTO. HJ/LA alarm. Speed sensor bad gap adjustments on three cars adjusted. (TRUC,W)
Apr.23 - 2216, 40, BLVL. Into emergency Mi 224.73. Unkown cause. (BS,C)
Apr.23 - 2209, 44, OSHA. Battery deep discharge. Defective I/O station. CCB2 reset. Cut to MMC for replace battery control contactor. (PDB, C)
May 4 - 2209, 69, GARY. Hose between J-train unattached. Inspect MR hoses on both Sets. Impact en route? (COMP, G)
May 5 - 2207, 22, OTTW. Cab car went into emergency. Hoses to be inspected. Hit by debris? (COMP,G)
May 5 - 2226, 45, OTTW. Crankshaft issue. J'd with 53. No defect found. (ME,E)
May 5 - 2601, 61, BLVL. Automatic stairs not retracting. Step repaired. (D&S,C)
May10 - 2213, 39, DRMV. Loco failure. No HEP. Oil leak in radiator compartment. Significant leak in hydraulic unit. Teardown required. (ME,W) 90 minute delay.
May10 - 2306, 645, NEWT. LA/HJ alarms in cab-car. Cabcar not communicating. Breakers 41-F11 to 15 and battery control reset. Faults cleared. (MON,G) Passengers transferred and VIA No 26 towed the disabled set to Drummondville siding before departing 90 minutes late. The next day, Set 8 left MMC to tow Set 14 back to MMC.
May10 - 2305, 54, FALL. Stairs malfunctioning. (D&S,S)
May12 - 2211, 61, MTRL. Not starting. Engine failed. (ME,C)
May14 - 2223, 59, OSHA. Overheating. After-treatment selective catalytic reduction catalyst intake gas high temperature. Turbocharger to air intake boot torn and bolts broken. (ME,C)
May15 - 2219, 46, CBRG. Master Controller Fault. (PDB,M)
May17 - 2603, 645, OTTW. Yellow/red bearing alarms. Failed digital output #2 Lutze module replaced. (SSE,B).
May17 - 2219, 46, LVRP. Master controller fault, same as May 15. Crew changed control to other end. I/O #11 hardware error on MVB coupler. Set 19 to TMC. (PDB,M)
May17 - 2225, 54, KGON. Brake dumping. Reset faults from cab car, OK to proceed. (BS,C)
May22 - 2215, 84, ACTN. Lost HEP, master controller faulty. Reset. I/O station issues. (MON,G)
May25 - 2303, 633, MTRL. HJ alarm. Cab on 2303 not communication with other cars. Reset CDU on 2303 and 2803. Faults cleared. (MON,G)
May26 - 2210, 53, OTTW. LA alarm. Derogation. Wheelslide detector MCM4 card replaced. (BS,W)
May27 - 2827, 87, GUEL. Load issues. Brake signals conflicting, B-end not replacing. Brake module D4 replaced, MMC.(BS,C)
May28 - 2202, 28, MTRL. HEP issue reoccurred. Return to MMC, swap equipment. I/O station #43 replaced, hardware errors. (PDB,C) 252 minute delay.
May30 - 2219, 62, TRTO. Master controller fault, no comms to PCU. Split from 52. Intermittent comms through MVB network cable, cable replaced. "Other cables in service may have similar issue". (PDB,M) 196 minute delay.
Jun 3 - 2601, 26, SLAM. R side door problem. DSS manually stowed with crowbar, loose hardware on DSS mechanism. Also repeated Jun1 on No 26.
Jun 7 - 2319, 60, GUIL. Into emergency for no reason. Air hose improperly connected between J-train. (BS,G)
Jun 8 - 2319, 62, BRTN. Into emergency again. Air hose uncoiled between J. Engineers replaced gaskets and wired. Hose support added, bottomed out? (COUP,G)
Jun11 - 2904, 84, KITC. Lift not closing. Bottom lock pivot cracked. (D&S,S)
Jun11 - 2905, 46, TRTO. Emergency brake not releasing. Setup issue. (BS,C)
Jun13 - 2205, 84, SARN. Air pressure and main reservoir pressure too low, restricting engine air starter. Connected to wayside power. (CAB,G) then at GUEL. I/O station comms issues through consist, CDU faults reset. Open item with Siemens. (MON,G)
Jun17 - 2910, 50, TRTO. LA alarm. Pullby completed. Possible speed sensor or wiring issue. (BS,W) 100 minute delay.
Jun18 - 2219, 40, OSHA. Train into emergency, air hoses parted between J'd Sets 17 & 19. Air hose supports missing, hit road crossing. "Request made by Engineering to add support hoses to ensure glad-hands are 5 inches from top of rail. A service bulletin will be prepared."
Jun19 - 2215, 46, TRTO. Engine going into emergency. (BS,C)
Jun22 - 2710, 22, TRTO. LA alarm on 2710, 2910. Derogation, axle speed sensor to be replaced at TMC. (BS,W)
Jun26 - 2324, 59, OTTW. HJ/LA alarm. Full reset resolved. Lost comms, I/O reset, confirmed on HMI. (MON,G)
Jun27 - 2316, 643, SMFE. Engine warning - after treatment fault. Cummins to investigate. (ME,C)
Jun27 - 2904, 52, BLVL. Lift not closing. "Training ongoing for technicians to be able to investigate wheelchair lifts properly." (D&S,S)
Jun30 - 2204, 87, TRTO. Refuelling delay at TMC. Eqpt departed MMC on VIA 31 with not enough fuel to complete 31-45-87 cycle. "Process changes made at the MMC concerning refuelling". (NMI,P)
Jul 1 - 2807, 52, GUIL. L side lift not functioning. (D&S,S)
Jul 1 - 2220, 69, CYLR. Comms failure with ECU. Restarted engine, HEP restored. I/O station issues. Wiring crimps redone on I/O #55 and MVB gateway. (ME,C)
Jul 3 - 2228, 40, BELL. While moving, alarms 0557, 0559. Main battery breaker 175A reset. caused HMI in car 2828 to die. HMI rebooted and alarm cleared on 2228. Battery temperature probe faults. Set cut at MMC following a second delay. (ELEC,B)
Jul 3 - 2703, 46, CBRG. Siemens tech boarded to fix door not closing. Closed from outside. (D&S, AD)
Jul 4 - 2316, 669, GRAF. Stopped in emergency. Unknown cause. (BS,C)
Jul 5 - 2804, 60, CEDR. HJ/LA alarm. Rollby, proceed. Defective levelling pressure switch A-end. Air suspension switch replaced. (TRUC,S)
Jul 5 - 2819, 28, LIMG. Losing load. Faults 0329, 0766. Comms between MVB and I/O Station #55. Set cut at MMC to replace fibre-optic cable. (COMM,G)
Jul 6 - 2828, 26, MTRL. Swap for repeater battery sensor issue. Repeat defect. Set cut at MMC. Temp. sensor harness to be replaced. (EL,B)
Jul 8 - 2215, 61, CWLL. High def. temp, due to reopened coolant valves. Valve re-isolated. Known issue. (ME, W)
Jul 8 - 2200, 46, TRTO. Brakes dropping right after moving. (BS,C)
Jul13 - 2221, 70, WDON. Not starting. Full system reset, turn back on. Hand cranked engine. Set cut at TMC. (ME,C)
Jul13 - 2320, 45, OTTW. Faulty cab AC, warm. Wyed to operate cab car first. Cab Car HVAC contractor faults, cut at TMC. (HVAC, COOL)
Jul14 - 2202, 29, CHNY. Foul odour, wyed. Cab cleaned, toilet serviced. (NMI,P)
Jul15 - 2610, 84, STRF. Faulty lift wheelchair. Side panelling of train damaged, lift out of commission, cover plate damaged by wheelchair. "Review required with OTS."
Jul15 - 2628, 35, SLAM. Faulty lift. (D&S,S)
Jul16 - 2706, 67, MTRL. Multiple HJ alarms. Swapped, reset DC, OK. (EL,T)
Jul17 - 2827, 33, SFOY. Lift difficulties, having to hold lift button in. Lift out of service remainder of run. Broken WC lift magnet valve broken, to be replaced. (n/a)
Jul18 - 2903, 61, CWLL. Lift not storing. (D&S,V)
Jul19 - 2325, 87, MALT. Red HJ/LA alarm axle 3. Derogation. Likely faulty speed sensor. Reoccurred next day on 84. (TRUC,W)
Jul20 - 2216, 26, DORV. Hydrostatic oil system leak in cooling tower unit. Emergency truck on the way. Rescue. Oil hose replaced. (ME,W) 171 minute delay - LRC-equipped VIA No 64 pulled No 26 into Montreal. The MMC guard set was dispatched for the next leg of No 26's journey to Quebec City.
Jul20 - 2627, 645, BELL. R side lift not closing. (D&S,V)
Jul21 - 2217, 44, TRTO. Swapping train, inadequate fuel. May 21 memo said fill Corridor trains with 1300 gallons. June 30 email said top it. New proper instruction published July 22, all Charger locos will be topped up. (n/a)
Jul21 - 2322, 87, TRTO. Emergency brakes dropped at departure. Setup issue? (n/a)
Jul24 - 2711, 67, CWLL. Lift not working. Used station portable lift. (D&S,S)
Jul29 - 2925, 641, PHOP. Stairs not closing. Loose bold on left side guide arm fixed. (D&S,S)
Jul29 - 2209, 84, SARN. Pre-lube pump issue. Pump replaced. (ME, L)
Jul30 - 2704, 87, KITC. Lift not closing. No defect found. (D&S,S)
Jul31 - 2320, 45, OTTW. HVAC problem in cab. Wyed train. Reset HVAC and power came back. I/O station #18 input module replaced. (HVAC,COOL)
Jul31 - 2310, 40, TRTO. Problem with parking brake. R2 position tested, no defects found. (BS,H)
Aug 1 - 2319, 20, SFOY. Yellow LA axle 2 fault in cab car. Derogation until maintenance centre reached. No defects found. (BS,W)
Aug 1 - 2905, 24, SHYA. Wheelchair lift lever was loose, secured. (D&S,S)
Aug 8 - 2203, 646, TRTO. Warning alarm. Car 2603 not communicating with HMI. Reset breaker, comms re-established. (SSE,B)
Aug 9 - 2202, 637, CHNY. Ammonia smell in cab. Wyed equipment to operate cab car lead. DEF leak in engine compartment. DEF lines 1&2 replaced. (ME,E)
Aug 9 - 2616, 84, KITC. R side stairs not retracting. No defect found. (D&S,S)
Aug11 - 2809, 69, DORV. Wheelchair lift not stowing properly. Tested at TMC, no leaks in hydraulic system, oil level OK.(D&S,S)
Aug13 - 2627, 44, SMTF. Right side lift defective.(D&S,S)
Aug13 - 2305, 26, VALA. HJ alarm 557. Breakers 22-F11, 41-F11 to -F15 reset. Fault cleared. (SSE,B)
Aug16 - 2918, 28, OTTW. Step closing issue. Door pinned. (D&S,S)
Aug20 - 2822, 37, SHYA. Left side lift issue. Passenger used another car. Operator error? (D&S,S)
Aug21 - 2903, 645, SMTF. Door signal issue. Door interlock limit switch? (D&S,C)
Aug22 - 2911, 72, OTTW. Door closing issue. DSS tested, no defect found. (D&S,A)
Aug25 - 2212, 37, DORV: Unit shut down for unknown reason, HEP dropped. No comms with ECU. Tried rebooting battery control and knife switch. Train rescued, J'd with No 39. Siemens suggest not exceeding 5th notch. Loose fuse in Cummins control system. Fuse holder replaced. ECM1 supply fuse secured. (ME,C) 161 minute delay.
Aug27 - 2813, 62, OSHA. Door closing issue. Door pinned. (D&S,A)
Aug28 - 2328, 33, MTRL. Key to take control from cab car. Turn train. Console crew key broken. (CAB,G)
Aug30 - 2213, 54, BRKV. HJ/LA alarm. Rollby performed no locked axle. Brake wheel-slide control speed sensor replaced. (BS,W)
Aug31 - 2802, 24, MTRL. Door left side not closing though step closed. Wheelchair lift not closed properly. (D&S,A)
Aug31 - 2917, 69, MTRL. Bearing issue. No comms with HMI. Reset BCU. To MMC, suspect decelostat. (BS,W)
Aug31 - 2220, 646, OSHA. Engine shutdown, no HVAC. Master controller faulty. Loco restarted, HEP returned. I/O station issues, to MMC. MVB unclipped, tie-wraps applied. "Sampling of other trainsets required." (MON,G)
Sep 1 - 2204, 46, TRTO. Delay due to setup issue. (MON,G)
Sep 2 - 2311, 59, OTTW. No Traction message in cabcar. Eqpt OK. Recurring issue. (PDB,C)
Sep 3 - 2603, 52, TRTO. Open door issue, L1 door pinned. Loose connection in I/O station #41 (D&S,A)
Sep11 - 2804, 53, OTTW. Wheelchair lift not closing right side. Strap interfering, adjusted. (D&S,S)
Sep12 - 2224, 24, MTRL. Brakes into penalty application. Brakes recovered, OK. (BS,C)
Sep13 - 2905, 46, TRTO. Right side door not closing. Switch loose, secured. (D&S,A)
Sep14 - 2606, 624, SLAM. No AC in cars. Move switch from ON-->AUTO. (HVAC,COOL)
Sep16 - 2616, 87, STRF. Lift issue. Wheelchair lift tagged until assessed at maintenance centre. (D&S,S)
Sep17 - 2207, 22, OTTW. Dumping air. Reset breakers in cabcar, functional after reset. (BS,C)
Sep17 - 2209, 52, GUIL. Not loading, no HEP, comms error. Breaker reset and full engine restart. I/O station #55 issues, gateway connectors replaced. (HEP,C)
Sep18 - 2222, 60, TRTO. Incompatible software - couldn't J-train. Loose connectors on CCU secured. (PDB,C)
Sep19 - 2231, 33, QBEC. Not starting. Swapped with No 35 equipment to finish troubleshooting. Locomotive batteries not charging due to not provided with HEP. (NMI,P)
Sep20 - 2816, 45, ELWJ. LA alarm, reversed to Ottawa station. Pull-by, speed sensor gap checked. Speed sensor gap adjusted on axles 2 & 3. Check if wheels replaced recently. (BS,W)
Sep20 - 2604, 26, SHEN. Red LA alarm. Pull-by, reset cab computer. Speed sensor gap checked on axles 1 & 4.(BS,W)
Sep22 - 2902, 71, BRTF.Yellow sensor on lift unscrewed? Tested, no defect found. (D&S,S)
Sep23 - 2929, 73, OAKV. Lift issue. Wheelchair lift cover blocking. Cover adjusted and secured. (D&S,S)
Sep26 - 2606, 76, LNDN. No lights, ovens, toilets. Reset breaker 33-Q31. Train had no battery power because set was not plugged into wayside power. (NMI,P)
Sep28 - 2318, 45, OSHA. LA/Air Suspension alarms. Reset breakers, alarms cleared. Loss of comms between cab car and cars. CDU reset, to maintenance centre. (BS,W)
Sep29 - 2326, 63, CAPE. LA/HJ alarm. Reset breakers, cab car, HEP, issue resolved. (MON,G)
Oct 1 - 2311, 67, MTRL. Tool box replaced. Seal was broken, some tools missing, noted during safety inspection. Employee follow-up. (NMI,P)
Oct 4 - 2211, 72, WDON. Not starting, Traction Block fault. Right side door on 2906 was not closed properly. (NMI,H)
Oct 4 - 2308, 84, MAND. Cab car issue, not loading, Power Removal Due to Faulty Traction Cutout error, later deemed a false indication. Cab car reset with battery control. Following a near-miss crossing with vehicle. (PDB,C)
Oct 4 - 2326, 76, WDON. Cab car door not locking. Repaired but visibly damaged. Replace. (CAB,G)
Oct 4 - 2229, 24, OTTW. Loco issues. Replaced by 3 buses Ott-Mtl; Mtl-Que protected by guard train. Low coolant level. Cummins had replaced coolant pump gaskets last week, some actions not completed after self-tests before dispatching set. (ME,W) 186 minute delay.
Oct 4 - 2207, 644, TRTO. Loco loading issues. (PDB,C)
Oct 4 - 2926, 76, BRTF. Lift not closing, repeater for right side wheelchair lift binding at bottom. (D&S,S)
Oct 7 - 2308, 73, TRTO. Cab car issues. (NMI,P)
Oct 7 - 2217, 48, TRTO. HJ alarms leaving TMC. Swapped to 47 equipment, time to strip and load supplies on train. Tested at TMC, no defect found. (MON,G) 91 minute delay.
Oct 9 - 2926, 45, FALL. Door issues, likely not closed properly by OTS. (D&S,A)
Oct10 - 2909, 40, TRTO. Lift not closing. Door pinned, loose screw tightened, no defect found. (D&S,S)
Oct10 - 2926, 46, KGON. Lift issue, performed manual lift. Ottawa carman to check. (D&S,S)
Oct11 - 2717, 24, OTTW. Delay J-training with dead No 53 eqpt. Loco dumped [air] twice before departure. (BS,C)
Oct12 - 2216, 44, CLRK. Error for all bearings. Sent to cab-car to reset CDU, two cars lost comms. Crew to check every 50 miles and check HMI every 15 minutes. MVB coupler replaced on loco, I/O stations replaced on coaches. (MON,G)
Oct13 - 2622, 59, KGON. Left door issues, lift had to be operated manually. (D&S,S)
Oct15 - 2630, 82, LNDN. Brake plunger not retracting. Relay J-18 brake control valve replaced. (BS,A)
Oct16 - 2211, 47, KGON. Brakes down when lift deployed. Use lift on different car. (D&S,S)
Oct16 - 2200, 24, SPER. Main reservoir low pressure. Air compressor overheating? Air compressor replaced due to overheating and oil leaks. Thermal switch previously replaced, pinched O-ring leading to oil leak. (COMP,AC) 379 minute delay - a locomotive off CN No 401 pushed 24 back to Drummondville siding, rescue Set 18/Lumi’ was coupled to No 26 to Drummondville. Psgrs. from the disabled Set were transferred to Lumi in the siding and finally left Drummondville 7+ hours late.
Oct19 - 2220, 624, CHNY. Not loading. No 37 to rescue. Engine Low Oil displayed. Oil filling cap not installed, oil thrown from pipe. Second loco found in this condition. "Awareness needs to be raised on the proper locking of the oil filling cap." (ME,L) 197 minute delay.
Oct21 - 2221, 40, CLRK. Trainline alarm. I/O station #45 acting up which manages trainline. Loco may have to be reset at Toronto Union, happened on No 40. Water ingress to comms cable? No defect found. (MON,G)
Oct26 - 2202, 637, ALBY. Master control fault in loco. Cab car reset, I/O station #11 shut down. Cleared fault, not loading. Command resent to loco. "Siemens confirmed this behaviour is abnormal and requires further investigation." Telemetry issues. I/O #11 replaced. (PDB,C)
Oct31 - 2206, 40, BLVL. Losing load, TM#1 blower fault. I/O station #45 failed, related to loss of load. TM#1 cut out with blower fault, OK to proceed. Megger test done, found clear. (PDB,C)
Nov 1 - 2317, 633, MTRL. Yellow/red alarms. Car 2917 not communicating per HMI. Car reset, comms returned. (MON,G)
Nov 2 - 2319, 622, CAPE. LA Yellow alarm. Reset first row of breakers in cab car, system restored. (BS,W)
Nov 2 - 2327, 75, TRTO. Multiple issues on Sets 9/28 at TMC. Took 65/53 empt at Union. Door indication issues. A end L side door. Door limit switch issues. (D&S,C)
Nov 2 - 2208. 668, TRTO. Air leak on LE seat. LE cant' see through windshield. Seat hose damaged, replaced. Air leaks from connector on other seat also repaired, that hose was good. (CAB,G)
Nov 4 - 2323, 65, MTRL. Setup issues, losing load. "'A' inspection performed at the MMC. To confirm set-up issue by crew." (NMI,P)
Nov 4 - 2904, 76, CHAT. Issue with right side lift. Had to force open with hammer and crowbar to detrain wheelchair passenger. Lift B/O for rest of trip. Adjustments performed. (D&S,S)
Nov 5 - 2224, 48, TRTO. Dumping air when changing ends. (BS,C)
Nov 5 - 2905, 87, BRMP. WC lift not stowing. Hydraulic oil leak from behind control panel. Unable to stow manually with jack handle as advised. LE took taxi to Canadian Tire to buy and add hydraulic oil. After adding oil, lift closed. Set cut at TMC. No oil leaks, faulty solenoid? (D&S,S) 103 minute delay.
Nov 6 - 2217, 76, FRTS. TM1 blower fault. Traction lost. GF45 breaker tripped. Blower inspected, Megger test performed. (P&DB)
Nov 8 - 2220, 24, DORV. Abnormal engine shutdown. Restarted, OK. Set cut at MMC (ME,C)
Nov 9 - 2313, 624, MTRL. Loading issue from cab car. Redid setup twice, loading OK. (NMI,P)
Nov 9 - 2230, 46, TRTO. Late departure due to last minute equipment change. Original eqpt [n/a] failed leakage test. (BS,A)
Nov 9 - 2220, 37, SEDS. Loco shutdown by itself. Repeater issue for this loco. Cut to TMC (ME,C)
Nov10 - 2822, 31, MTRL. Door not closing. Then 87, TRTO same issue. Access door inspected, no defects found. (D&S,A)
Nov12 - 2231, 28, MTRL. Brake module issue. Error message "Target QQP". Changed ends, issue resolved. Error message on electronic brake valve to be investigated. (BS,C)
Nov14 - 2902, 84, BRMP. Right side door open indication despite closed. (D&S,C)
Nov16 - 2902, 78, CHAT. Door open issue. Faulty door sensor on car. Door pinned, bypassed. Suspected loose connectors X5 & X9, removed and reconnected. Locking feature? (D&S,C)
Nov17 - 2822, 46, TRTO. Door not closing. Repeater, caused three earlier delays. (D&S,A)
Nov18 - 2620, 22, SLAM. Lift bad order. Lift in 2920 used in its place. (D&S,S)
Nov18 - 2308, 47, FALO. Stairs won't close. Stairs locked, door pinned, continue to TMC. Back roller for left side rail not connected. Bolt missing for roller. Step rebuilt and hardware retorqued. (D&S,S)
Nov20 - 2629, 87, BRMP. Stairs blocking door from closing. (D&S,S)
Nov22 - 2811, 65, DORV. Left side door not closing. Door pinned. (D&S,A)
Nov28 - 2601, 71, OAKV. Left side door not closing causing alarm. Bushings in both steps seized, lots of dust in roller track, cleaned. (D&S,S)
Nov28 - 2329, 35, ALEX. Parking brake issue. Handbrake trainline fault? No defects found. (BS,H)
Dec 1 - 2705, 78, WDON. Loco losing load. Car has no 'Apply/Release Brake' lights working both sides. Cut out brake signal from leader cab. Rollby performed, plus 5 miles later. OK, though LE advised train only 83% on brake functional, act accordingly. Frozen sensor? 'B' end brake pressure sensor replaced. (BS,C) 135 minute delay.
Dec 4 - 2317, 26, SROS. Traction issue. Brakes not releasing. Roll-by plus 5 miles later to check for warm brakes. No go to Quebec City, returned to MMC OK with cab car leading, swapped before proceeding to Quebec City new eqpt. Conflict between trucks 1 & 2 brake signals, frozen or defective sensor. Signal bypassed to operate until maintenance centre. (BS,C) 287 minute delay.
Dec 5 - 2215, 47, OTTW. Brake pipe leakage test failing at 10 psi per minute. LEs advised there is derogation, authorized to depart on time. "Derogation new process T_GRS_002 needs to be communicated to Transportation."
Dec 6 - 2321, 41, SMTF. No DB, unable to troubleshoot due to operating from cab car. Reset loco breaker at station stop, not resolved. (PDB,D)
Dec 7 - 2618, 637, ALBY. LA alarm. Roll-by derogation, false alarm? Faults cleared at TMC. Faulty wheel speed sensors? (BS,W)
Dec 7 - 2226, 45, OTTW. Won't start. Swapped to 53's empt. Hotstart not operational all night. Engine would not turn manually or in emergency mode. To MMC. (ME,C)
Dec 7 - 2716, 83, TRTO. Swapped to Set 26. No 480V HEP or DC power. Multiple resets not working. To TMC. (HEP,C) 186 minute delay.
Dec 7 - 2915, 44, BRKV. Lift not working. (D&S,S)
Dec 8 - 2225, 38, OTTW. Wye train due to broken windshield in loco. Due to impact? Not reported by incoming crew. (CAB,G)
Dec 9 - 2214, 641, OTTW. Cancelled. Pulled back to MMC by 636. (PDB,C) 126 minute delay.
Dec 9 - 2221, 63, MTRL. Night shift Siemens technical advisor did not have training to do required software update. (NMI,P)
Dec 9 - 2902, 22, MTRL. Right side door blocked. Multiple door and DSS issues. Then at SFOY open-door indication, doors pinned. (D&S,A)
Dec10 - 2813, 62, TRTO. Swapped with 644's equipment. Car had no power. Contractor 32-K02 not working. Replaced. Water ingress noticed in under frame electrical equipment box. (HEP,C) 120 minute delay.
Dec10 ***Brockville Debacle - 2206, 669, LYNX. Mi.131 Kingston Sub lost engine and HEP. Tried to J with No 48. Used 54 as new 669. No alternator circuit excitation. Loss of HEP and propulsion. To MMC. (PDB,A) 447 minute delay.
Dec11 - 2715, 643, OTTW. Frozen stairs. (D&S,S)
Dec11 - 2908, 31, MTRL. Red LA alarm axle 1. Reset BCU. Red alarm still on in cab. Roll-by, derogation. Input issues on HJ alarm, speed sensor covered in ice, cleared. Sensor replaced following a second delay. (BS,W) 182 minute delay.
Dec11 - 2207, 38, OTTW. HEP Excitation Current Too High fault. Reset, HEP restored. Risk mitigated by second functioning loco on set. HEP unit has moderate risk of reoccurrence. Then at ALEX, loss of HEP in back half of train. passengers moved to cars with HEP. Need two cables to run HEP from loco instead of cab. To MMC. (HEP,C)
Dec13 - 2319, 41, OTTW. Leakage test - lost 20 lbs air in 1 minute. "Brake pipe leakage process to be communicated to Transportation crews. A few delays were avoidable." (BS,G)
Dec13 - 2922, 75, TRTO. Door issues, side doors out of service, boarding was extremely slow as a result. (D&S,A)
Dec14 - 2229, 28, BAGT. LA fault, red light HJ alarm on all cars. Cab car reset successful. Cab car breaker 41-F11 to -F15 established computer comms. (MON,G)
Dec15 - 2225, 641, OTTW. Brake issues, not releasing. Brake setup selector moved from Psgr back to Trail, brakes operational. (BS,G)
Dec15 - 2221, 61, MTRL. Last minute swap to MMC [eqpt n/a]. (NMI,P)
Dec15 - 2308, 71, DUFF. Red bearing alarm from car 2908. Derogation already in effect. Speed sensor axle 1 bad, replaced. (BS,W)
Dec15 - 2329, 35, QBEC. AS/LA alarm. Breaker 41-F11 to -F15 reset to reestablish computer comms, [see previous Dec.14] (MON,G)
Dec16 - 2904, 83, TRTO. Door issue. R side stairs not going back in place. Door out of service. DSS had previously been adjusted. (D&S,S)
Dec17 - 2724, 64, TRTO. Door issues. No defects found. (D&S,C)
Dec17 - 2220, 28, LEMI. Lost HEP and engine. Pages rescued with eqpt from Quebec. HEP system capacitor burnt. (HEP,C) 286 minute delay - between Montreal and Charny with no heat, power, plumbing. No 26 coming behind them from Quebec City to rescue, arriving in Quebec City 3 hrs 46 late, Set 20 returned to Montreal hauled by VIA 914.
Dec18 - 2312, 643, ELWJ. LA/AS warning. Axle 4 locked. Back to Ottawa station and took 45's equipment. Water in TBU/DBU air brake piping froze, restricting brake release. Source of water TBD after thawed. "Only one Set has had bellow reconfigured (holes at bottom, 130 bellows to do)." (BS,A) 90 minute delay.
Dec18 - 2302, 39, DORV. Traction Interlock alarm in cab, door issue. Door pinned. No defects found. (D&S,C)
Dec19 - 2822, 48, TRTO. Door and Stair Open indicator. Pinned door, R side DSS still shows door open. All doors pinned. Lt side locking failure.(D&S,C)
Dec20 - 2708, 61, CWLL. Stairs not closing. L side DSS adjusted. "Common cause of defect for this sun-system." (D&S,S)
Dec21 - 2609, 637, MTRL. Air leak in car. Mechanical team sent to assist. No leaks fund in #1 brake test. (BS,C)
Dec21 - 2326, 70, WDON. Brakes not releasing. False break indication on car. Car put on brake bypass and allowed to depart. Pressure switch replaced on truck 1. Water infiltration through PMA piping not sealed. (BS<C)
Dec21 - 2304, 71, LNDN. Door and stairs issues, door and stairs put out of service. (D&S,S)
Dec21 - 2329, 643, BRTN. AS/LA alarm. Flipped breakers in cab car. Pull-by. Comms problem, resolved. "The resetting of breakers to reestablish communications between computers is becoming a regular pattern." (BS,W)
Dec21 - 2609, 28, HATN. Brake pad odor. Pull-by and standing brake tests. Brake plunger issue previously reported. (BS,A)
Dec21 - 2703, 69, MTRL. Axle 3 alarm. No data from speed sensor. Back up to MMC, swap with guard train, Axle speed sensor replaced. (BS,W)
Dec21 - 2329, 646, TRTO. Poor visibility through cab car windshield. Blurry. (CAB,G) 60 minute delay to wye train.
Dec22 - 2207, 39, COTO. No power, no traction, no HEP. Reset unit. Voltage regulator swapped with 2224. (HEP,A)
Dec22 - 2200, 59, OTTW. Loco not loading since brakes not releasing. Carman assisted crew, resolved. Data analysis required. (BS,C)
Dec22 - 2212, 53, OTTW. Brakes not releasing. Could not rectify. Pages. accommodated on No 47 and bus. Ice was found in brake actuator unit/air lines. Process of draining brake units with damaged bellows in progress. (BS,A) 167 minute delay.
Dec23 - 2212, 47, OTTW. Indepent brake not fully releasing. Brake portion BCCP to replace due to pressure bottling up. (BS,C)
Dec23 - 2701, 31, MTRL. Eqpt swap due to not all brakes releasing on originally planned eqpt (eqpt n/a). (BS,C)
Dec23 - 2907, 76, CHAT. Stairs issue, won't store. Tried manually, used key to get stairs in. To TMC. (D&S,S)
Dec23 - 2909, 28, CHNY. Rt side stairs not closing. Cut stairs, put on manual mode closed. (D&S,S)
Dec24 - 2708, 644, FALO. Steps not closing. Ice buildup. Closed manually. (D&S,S)
Dec24 - 2618, 669, OSHA. Brakes not releasing. (BS,A)
Dec24 - 2618, 62, KGON. Brakes not releasing. Cut brakes, did roll-by. Error present ONLY on screen. Pressure switch issue? (BS,A)
Dec25 - 2227, 84, SARN. Engine not starting. Priming pump fail. Hard reset, no succes. Started in emergency mode, now supplying traction and HEP, and tagged, "Do Not Stop Engine'. (ME,E)
Dec26 - 2312, 643, ELWJ. Losing traction while loading from cab car. Cab car master controller in neutral position. Wyed so loco can lead. (MON,G) 101 minute delay.
Dec26 - 2330, 63, MTRL. Handbrake indication in cab. Handbrake cut in and out. Indication cleared. (BS,H)
Dec26 - 2809, 35, LEMI. Multiple alarms. Comms issue between loco and car 2809. HVAC controller reset. Derogation. Comms issue cleared by loco breaker reset. Swap I/O station with another car to troubleshoot. (MON,G)
Dec26 - 2920, 84, KITC. Lift broke, closed manually. (D&S,S)
Dec26 - 2928, 47, SMTF. Door issue. Unable to clear Door Open indicator. Door bypassed, no success. All doors pinned. Likely thawed.(D&S,A)
Dec27 - 2219, 62, CBRG. Traction issue originating in 2318. Applied and released emergency brakes. Recovered. Truck cut out. Parking brake pressure switch found corroded, replaced. No water found. (BS,C)
Dec27 - 2225, 40, CLRK. Mechanical issues with error connecting diesel. Inspect Engine Control Unit connections due to intermittence. Train returned to Toronto to swap. (ME,C) 315 minute delay.
Dec27 - 2216, 637, SROS. High kips reading=113.13 at Drummondville, wheel L1. To be cut to MMC. (TRUC,W)
Dec28 - 2329, 643, FALL. L side door not closing. Locked stairs, pinned door. Doors and steps were thawed. (D&S,A)
Dec29 - 2205 22, OTTW. Failed pre-departure load test. Repeater for load test issues. (PDB,C)
Dec29 - 2313, 45, OTTW. Mech issues. Had to J with No 53. 2213 had HEP/aux transformer issues with cooling oil. May be trapped air in cooling transformer oil. 2713 main breaker tripped en route. Water ingress in high voltage cabinet caused contractor to weld contractor. (HEP, C) 179 minute delay.
Dec29 - 2216, 62, MRSB. Going into emergency. Faulty traction cutout alarm. Roll-by OK. Alarm message cleared. Then at DORV, into emergency. after minimum brake application. Temporary power loss message V742. (BS,C)
Dec29 - 2217, 44, CLRK. High kips L4=124.12. No shelling or flat spot found. Ottawa carman to inspect. (TRUC,W)
Dec30 - 2217, 47, OSHA. High kips L4=peak impact 97.79. Shell less than 2 inches. "Train is good to proceed under PTI requirements." Trainset cut. (TRUC,W)
Dec30 - 2211, 75, LNDN. Train into emergency on its own. Air came back up. (D&S,S)
VIA classifies each incident by System affected, then specific Sub-System. I've listed these in brackets after each individual incident. Here's VIA's List of Systems (& Subsystems by Abbreviation):
Brake System - A(ctuators), C(ontrols), E(CU), G(eneral), H(andbrake), W(heel-slide).
Cab - G(eneral).
Communication - G(eneral).
Compressed Air - A(ir)-C(ompressor), A(ir)-D(ryer), G(eneral).
Coupler - G(eneral).
Doors & Steps - A(ccess Doors), C(ontrols), D(oor/Step Controls), S(teps) V(estibule and End Doors).
Electrical - B(attery), G(eneral), T(rainline).
Head End Power system - A(lternator), C(ontrols), T(rainline)
HVAC - C(ontrols), Cool(ing), H(eating).
Interiors - G(eneral), R(efrigeration).
Lighting - G(eneral).
Main Engine - C(ombustion)-A(ir), C(ontrols), E(ngine), F(uel System), L(ub. Oil System), W(ater -Cooling).
Monitoring System - G(eneral).
Non-Mechanical Issue - H(uman), P(rocess).
Propulsion & Dynamic Braking - A(lternator), C(ontrols), D(ynamic-Braking), M(aster-Controller), T(raction-Motor).
Safety System, Equipment & Tools - B(earing-Temperature-Monitoring), C(rew-Alerter), G(eneral).
Toilet System - C(ontrols), F(reeze-Protection).
Trucks - G(eneral), S(uspension), W(heel-Sets).
Water System - G(eneral), W(ater-Raising).
The most commonly problematic systems and sub-systems in 2025:
Jan-May: BS(A,C,H), D&S(all), EL(B), MON(G), NMI(P), SSE(B).
Jun-Dec: BS(A,C,W), D&S(A,S [37 of 'em!]), HEP(C), MON(G), NMI(P), PDB(C), SSE(B).
Watch for upcoming posts in which I'll attempt to draw some conclusions on some of the most vexing Venture perennial problems presented in these posts, and the Siemens-VIA maintenance agreement that allows both organizations' technical advisors to work closely together to fix those problems.
BONUS VENTURE IMAGE! Two days late, perhaps, but here's a pot of gold at the end of that rather repetitive reading rainbow you just rambled through: Set 31 operating as No 61 passed through Belleville with Charger 2223 on the tail-end (below) on March 19. Stranded there on January 26 requiring axle replacement, lifted east on February 19 to MMC, perhaps this was a trial trip for 2223, or reuniting with Set 24XL that has been sitting at TMC (image courtesy Railstream, LLC):
Running extra...
The ceremony began at 7, preceded by the Red Carpet, TV Dinner With the Oscars, Before the Red Carpet, Before the Underlay, and Brunch With the Oscars. In Armenia, one could watch the Oscars on the unimaginatively named First Channel of Public TV Company of Armenia; in Japan on WOWOW; in Romania on VOYO; in Djibouti on Al Thaqafeyah or MBC Shahid (translation provided by Sheikh Djibouti??]; in Austria on ORF1. (When I saw some of the stars' get-ups, I definitely went, "Orf!). Viewership dropped yet again, by 9%. I did what I could. And the Oscar goes to...the dogs?
Like watching a hockey game on TV, and not know who won, what the score was, or who scored. Similarly, I can finish the Oscar viewing marathon I can get to the end of the 214-minute extravaganza (as long as some Venture delays!) and not know who won Best Film, Best Actress or Best Actor. I do know the host was Conan O'Brien. Here he is helping roll up the Hollywood sidewalks afterwards:
In Canada, we roll up the rim. And an hour later, Mcdonald's rolls out its $1 coffee. Not sure on what grounds they did that. I guess the idea had been percolating with them. Sorry, I have no filter, I just know it's a dirty java but somebody had to do it. It was a Tall order, but I just wanted to Venti. Things just got dark. Thanks for poring over this post!
First past the post...
Dubai chocolate, anyone? The Shoppers Drug Mart cashier was telling us about a customer who wanted to try it. Not only did the curious chocophile customer buy a bar at the checkout, she cracked it open and offered squares to said cashier, as well as every other customer in the checkout line who wanted one. Do buy one if you please! It was an Oprah-like opening...."UAE get a chocolate! And UAE get a chocolate! And UAE get a chocolate!
