Jasper–Prince Rupert train

The Jasper–Prince Rupert train (formerly the Skeena and Panorama, now known as Trains 5/6, sometimes called The Rupert Rocket) is a Canadian passenger train service operated by Via Rail between Jasper, Alberta, Prince George and Prince Rupert in British Columbia.

Jasper–Prince Rupert train
The Skeena at McBride in 2001
Overview
Service typeIntercity rail
StatusIn Service
LocaleCanada
Current operator(s)Via Rail
Former operator(s)Canadian National Railway
Ridership307 weekly (FY 2019)
Annual ridership16,327 (FY 2019)
WebsiteVia Rail - Jasper-Prince Rupert
Route
TerminiJasper
Prince Rupert
Average journey time2 days
Service frequency3 times weekly
On-board services
Class(es)Economy, Touring
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Operating speed65mph (104 km/h)
Timetable number(s)5, 6
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