Tshiuetin Rail Transportation
Remote Passenger Rail · Transport Ferroviaire Tshiuetin Inc.
1 line · 36 stations
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Service information checked . Check the operator before travel because schedules can change at short notice.
Quick facts
- Route
- The passenger train runs between Sept-Iles, Quebec, and Schefferville near the Quebec-Labrador border.
- Ownership
- Tshiuetin is owned by the Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani-utenam, Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John, and Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach.
- Service
- The journey is a remote community service rather than a fast intercity train. Confirm the dated timetable and pickup instructions directly with Tshiuetin.
- Route ownership
- Tshiuetin owns the 132.5-mile section from Emeril Junction to Schefferville. Its passenger train continues south over connecting railway infrastructure to Sept-Iles.
- Accessibility
- Facilities differ sharply between the terminal stations and remote pickup points. Confirm assistance and mobility-device handling before booking.
- Network type
- First Nations-owned remote passenger rail serving communities in Quebec and Labrador.
- Remote rail
Mike’s notes
Tshiuetin Rail Transportation operates the passenger train between Sept-Iles and Schefferville. The line crosses a long stretch of Quebec and Labrador with no parallel public road, so the train carries residents, visitors, luggage, and community supplies.
The company was created in 2004 by three First Nations: Innu Takuaikan Uashat mak Mani-utenam, Nation Innu Matimekush-Lac John, and the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach. Passenger operations began on December 1, 2005. Tshiuetin became the first railway in Canada owned by a group of First Nations.
The train is longer than the owned railway
Tshiuetin owns the 132.5-mile railway from Emeril Junction to Schefferville. The passenger service continues south from Emeril Junction to Sept-Iles over connecting railway infrastructure. The diagram shows the full passenger trip, including track that Tshiuetin does not own.
The ordered route includes 36 named locations from the operator's map. Many are remote trackside stops rather than staffed stations. The line diagram is a planning reference, and the current timetable controls where an individual departure will stop.
Confirm the pickup arrangement
This is a long remote journey with limited weekly service. Check the dated schedule in both directions and confirm the boarding point when using a location outside Sept-Iles or Schefferville. Weather, freight operations, and the distance involved can affect arrival times.
Food, baggage, and onboard rules can change by season and equipment. Ask the railway directly about the current allowance before arriving with oversized supplies or equipment.
Terminal facilities and remote stops have very different access conditions. Confirm boarding assistance and mobility-device handling before booking. A dot on the route diagram does not imply a level platform, indoor waiting room, or staffed ticket office.