Via Rail trains stopped between Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal after pedestrian struck by train

A Via Rail train is seen on tracks in Dorval, Que., as it heads out of Montreal on Friday, May 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Passengers travelling on Via Rail between Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal may face significant delays on Tuesday.

Via Rail says Train 65 from Montreal to Toronto was involved in a “trespasser incident” in Lansdowne near Kingston at approximately 2 p.m. No passengers or staff were injured.

Ontario Provincial Police confirm a pedestrian was struck by a train and located deceased.

“Our thoughts are with those affected by this event,” Via Rail said in a statement to CTV News Ottawa.

“Via Rail acknowledges that this situation, which is beyond our control, is impacting the travel plans of our customers, and we apologize for the inconvenience.”

Traffic is expected to resume by 5 p.m. In an update, Via Rail says “authorities have arrived on site and are actively working at releasing the scene.”

Going westbound, Train 65, Train 53 from Ottawa to Toronto and Train 47 from Ottawa to Toronto are being held east of Kingston.

Train 67 from Montreal to Toronto and Train 645 from Ottawa to Toronto are holding in Brockville.

Going eastbound, Train 44 from Toronto to Ottawa is held in Napanee. Train 64 from Toronto to Montreal and Train 644 from Toronto to Ottawa are being held at Kingston.

“A stop train order has been put in place while emergency services respond. There will be a police presence in the area, and we ask the public to avoid the vicinity if possible,” said OPP Sgt. Erin Cranton in an email.

Cranton says officers have confirmed the death is not suspicious.

Via Rail says updates will be provided to passengers as soon as possible.

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