CN Rail says blockades are causing it to shut down its train network in Eastern Canada.

The company says that means stopping all transcontinental trains across its Canadian network.

VIA Rail says that also means shutting all its passenger service in Canada, which mostly uses CN track.

“Following an advisory from the infrastructure owner that they are unable to support our operations across their network, VIA Rail has no other option but to cancel its services, effective immediately and until further notice,” the company said in a statement.

“VIA Rail is providing full refunds for all cancelled trips, which are being processed automatically. You do not need to contact VIA Rail to confirm the refund, but note that due to the volume of transactions it may take up to 15 days to receive.”

The blockade near Belleville has disrupted train service along the Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal corridor since Feb. 6.

The group say they’re there to support Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs in northern B.C. and their fight against the Coastal GasLink pipeline.

The pipeline has however been approved by all 20 elected band councils along the route.