Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer will introduce a new limited service in 2026 called “Passage to the Peaks” that will link Jasper and Banff, Alberta, via Kamloops, B.C.

The service will operate in June and July of next year while the FIFA World Cup takes place in Vancouver, allowing passengers to seek a “quieter experience” away from the major sporting event. While Rocky Mountaineer offers this “new” service, its regular routes are expected to run as usual, including First Passage to the West (Vancouver to Banff), Journey Through the Clouds (Vancouver to Jasper), and Rainforest to Gold Rush (Vancouver to Jasper via the former BC Rail through Whistler). 

Visit Rocky Mountaineer’s website for more information. 

—Railfan & Railroad Staff