March 10, 2010

March Break Travel with VIA Rail

Book your tickets now for travel during the school break

TORONTO – March Break is almost here and seats are going fast! VIA Rail Canada wishes to encourage those planning on travelling this weekend to purchase their tickets as soon as possible to ensure availability and to take advantage of the best fares available. Discount fares are still available on certain departures just ahead of March Break. To help travelers make the most of their trip, kids, youth, students and travellers 60 years of age and over can also benefit from special discounts and savings.

Advance bookings indicate that this will be a heavy travel weekend with many VIA services from Toronto to Montreal/ Ottawa filling up quickly. VIA expects some popular train departures to sell out and advises customers to make their travel plans as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

For more information on VIA’s train schedules, fares and discounts, or to book a trip anywhere in the VIA system, customers can visit www.viarail.ca or call 1 888 VIA RAIL (842-7245), TTY 1 800 268-9503 (hearing impaired).

Coming or going, on your own or with the family, VIA Rail can accommodate you quickly and easily. This March Break why not take a trip on the train.


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