JASON SETNYKVIA Rail has announced a three-month pilot project beginning September 29, 2025, introducing express trains between Toronto and Montréal-specifically Trains 60, 61, 68, and 69-that will bypass stops in Cornwall, Brockville, Kingston, and Belleville. The goal is to shorten travel times between major cities, but critics say the move sacrifices regional accessibility. Longtime VIA Rail passenger Penny Bateman says the change could make travel far more difficult. Instead of growing VIA service to communities like Cornwall, they’re reducing it.”Duncan expressed frustration that local officials did not receive advanced communications about the changes. The pilot project begins September 29, with concerns that it may become permanent.