February 24, 2010

VIA Rail Service between Montreal and Gaspé Maintained



VIA Rail Canada wishes to advise travellers that it has taken all necessary measures in order to maintain its service between Montreal and Gaspé following the fire that occurred at the Gaspé station on Tuesday, February 23rd

A temporary shelter has been set up next to the station. This temporary shelter is heated and will be able to accommodate passengers and their luggage.  Until full station services have been restored, passengers are asked to purchase their tickets on board the train. 

VIA apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause to its passengers.  For more information customers are invited to call 1 888 VIA RAIL (1 888 842-7245).

Further updates will be issued as required.

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