VIA operations update: All trains operating despite winter storm conditions

Wednesday, 09 December 2009

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Montréal - With a winter storm hitting the Ontario and Québec region and forecasts of heavy snowfall mixed with freezing rain expected to continue, impacting other modes of transportation, VIA Rail Canada advises that all trains in the Québec City - Windsor corridor region are operating as normal. As the storm continues to make its presence felt, VIA expects demand for seats to continue.

VIA will add cars where possible to meet the increased demand. Passengers are therefore advised to book as early as possible and to verify departure and arrival times.

Information and reservations are available at viarail.ca, at 888 VIA-RAIL (888 842-7245), TTY 800-268-9503 (hearing impaired), or through your travel agent.

Customers can also use VIA ticket kiosks to avoid lengthy line-ups at VIA's major stations. Ticket kiosks are located in the following Corridor locations: Québec, Ste-Foy, Montréal, Dorval, Ottawa, Fallowfield, Kingston, Belleville, Cobourg, Oshawa, Toronto, Oakville, Aldershot, Brantford, Guelph, Kitchener, London and Windsor.

VIA sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused to its passengers by storm-related delays.