Skeena (passenger train)
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The Skeena is a passenger train service operated by Via Rail between Jasper, Prince George and Prince Rupert .
[edit] Introduction
The Skeena operates three times weekly, departing Jasper on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, the return service departs Prince Rupert on the same days of the week. The service increases to four per week in the peak season from mid-May to end of September.
The Skeena conveys Comfort Class, Totem Class and during the peak period Totem Deluxe class.
It offers a connection at Prince Rupert between the BC Ferries service to Port Hardy, and a connection at Jasper to the Via Rail The Canadian to Vancouver and Toronto.
[edit] Stations
| Station | Distance (km) | Time ↓ | Time ↑ | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 0 | 1245 | 1600 | |
| Harvey | 106 | 1338 | 1309 | stops on request |
| Dunster | 142 | 1412 | 1235 | stops on request |
| McBride | 174 | 1444 | 1203 | stops on request |
| Goat River | 217 | 1541 | 1102 | stops on request |
| Loos | 232 | 1558 | 1045 | stops on request |
| Dome Creek | 262 | 1632 | 1010 | stops on request |
| Bend | 265 | 1636 | 1006 | stops on request |
| Penny | 285 | 1656 | 0945 | stops on request |
| Longworth | 301 | 1711 | 0929 | stops on request |
| Hutton | 314 | 1724 | 0915 | stops on request |
| Sinclair Mills | 319 | 1730 | 0909 | stops on request |
| McGregor | 331 | 1743 | 0856 | stops on request |
| Upper Fraser | 341 | 1752 | 0847 | stops on request |
| Aleza Lake | 349 | 1801 | 0838 | stops on request |
| Willow River | 378 | 1831 | 0808 | stops on request |
| Prince George | 409 | 1908 | 0730 | |
| Overnight stay | ||||
| Prince George | 409 | 0800 | 2029 | |
| Vanderhoof | 520 | 0955 | 1835 | |
| Fort Fraser | 560 | 1032 | 1757 | stops on request |
| Endako | 594 | 1050 | 1725 | |
| Burns Lake | 650 | 1158 | 1632 | |
| Houston | 734 | 1308 | 1522 | |
| Telkwa | 780 | 1352 | 1437 | stops on request |
| Smithers | 795 | 1420 | 1424 | |
| New Hazelton | 869 | 1537 | 1258 | |
| Kitwanga | 912 | 1627 | 1208 | stops on request |
| Cedarvale | 933 | 1651 | 1144 | stops on request |
| Doreen | 957 | 1712 | 1119 | stops on request |
| Pacific | 967 | 1721 | 1107 | stops on request |
| Usk | 988 | 1740 | 1048 | stops on request |
| Terrace | 1007 | 1805 | 1025 | |
| Kwinitsa | 1094 | 1909 | 0917 | stops on request |
| Prince Rupert | 1160 | 2025 | 0800 |
