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SUMMARY:MBiz Breakfast feat. Mario Péloquin\, President & CEO\, VIA Rail Canada
DESCRIPTION:Connecting Manitoba with VIA Rail's Vision for 2030\n\nMario P loquin\, President and CEO of VIA Rail\, has been an advocate for public transportation and passenger rail throughout his career. Under his leadership\, VIA Rail is embarking on an ambitious modernization journey\, including a new reservation system and the replacement of its long-distance\, regional\, and remote fleet across the country.\n\n\n\nLooking ahead\, VIA Rail's transformation will have significant impacts on Manitoba\, particularly the Winnipeg and Churchill lines. This evolution promises to boost the Manitoba economy and enhance tourism opportunities\, reinforcing VIA Rail's commitment to regional development.\n\n\n\nJoin us to discover how VIA Rail's 2030 vision will shape the future of rail services in Manitoba and contribute to the province's growth and connectivity.\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\nMario P loquin\, President & CEO\, VIA Rail Canada\n\nMario P loquin was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of VIA Rail in June 2023 and brings over 35 years of experience in the railway industry to his new role. His career trajectory started as an operator and then a rail traffic controller before he rose to hold senior roles focused on rail safety at Transport Canada and the Transportation Safety Board. Mr. P loquin then transitioned into executive positions with global leaders such as Siemens Mobility\, Aecom\, Thales Canada\, and the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority\, leading significant and transformative transportation projects.\n\n\n\nBefore joining VIA Rail\, he held the position of Executive Vice President\, Major Projects for the Paris-based Keolis Group. Mr. P loquin believes profoundly that effective public transit is the key to solving many societal issues. His extensive experience and commitment to safety\, operational efficiency\, and innovative technology position him well to lead VIA Rail into a new era of innovation and operational excellence.\n\n\n\nMr. P loquin holds an MBA from the Universit  du Qu bec   Montr al. He has also served on the boards of the Canadian Consortium for Urban Transportation Research and Innovation (CUTRIC)\, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS)\, the Toronto Railway Club\, and the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA).\n\n\n\nIn partnership with:
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="color:#ff6600\;"><strong>Connecting Manitoba with VIA Rail&rsquo\;s Vision for 2030</strong></span><br />\nMario P&eacute\;loquin\, President and CEO of VIA Rail\, has been an advocate for public transportation and passenger rail throughout his career. Under his leadership\, VIA Rail is embarking on an ambitious modernization journey\, including a new reservation system and the replacement of its long-distance\, regional\, and remote fleet across the country.<br />\n<br />\nLooking ahead\, VIA Rail&#39\;s transformation will have significant impacts on Manitoba\, particularly the Winnipeg and Churchill lines. This evolution promises to boost the Manitoba economy and enhance tourism opportunities\, reinforcing VIA Rail&#39\;s commitment to regional development.<br />\n<br />\nJoin us to discover how VIA Rail&#39\;s 2030 vision will shape the future of rail services in Manitoba and contribute to the province&#39\;s growth and connectivity.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>About the Speaker</strong><br />\n<span style="color:#ff6600\;"><strong>Mario P&eacute\;</strong></span><span style="color:#ff6600\;"><strong>loquin\, President &amp\; CEO\, VIA Rail Canada</strong></span><br />\nMario P&eacute\;loquin was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of VIA Rail in June 2023 and brings over 35 years of experience in the railway industry to his new role. His career trajectory started as an operator and then a rail traffic controller before he rose to hold senior roles focused on rail safety at Transport Canada and the Transportation Safety Board. Mr. P&eacute\;loquin then transitioned into executive positions with global leaders such as Siemens Mobility\, Aecom\, Thales Canada\, and the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority\, leading significant and transformative transportation projects.<br />\n<br />\nBefore joining VIA Rail\, he held the position of Executive Vice President\, Major Projects for the Paris-based Keolis Group. Mr. P&eacute\;loquin believes profoundly that effective public transit is the key to solving many societal issues. His extensive experience and commitment to safety\, operational efficiency\, and innovative technology position him well to lead VIA Rail into a new era of innovation and operational excellence.<br />\n<br />\nMr. P&eacute\;loquin holds an MBA from the Universit&eacute\; du Qu&eacute\;bec &agrave\; Montr&eacute\;al. He has also served on the boards of the Canadian Consortium for Urban Transportation Research and Innovation (CUTRIC)\, the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS)\, the Toronto Railway Club\, and the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA).<br />\n<br />\nIn partnership with:<br />\n<img alt="" height="61" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/3629/Image/15461ChamberHorizontalRGB.png" style="width: 275px\; height: 61px\;" width="275" />
LOCATION:Grand Ballroom Delta Winnipeg Hotel
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URL:https://business.mbchamber.mb.ca/events/details/mbiz-breakfast-feat-mario-p&#233;loquin-president-ceo-via-rail-canada-359
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