June 17, 2009

VIA Rail Discounted Summer Fares Offer Simpler and Faster Bookings

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MONTREAL - Whether for a short trip or the journey of a lifetime, VIA Rail Canada's discounted fares make it simpler, easier and faster to book the train for individual or family travel this summer. Starting June 17, discounted fares can be reserved as little as one day in advance of departure, for trips in Economy class anywhere in VIA's network.

Some of VIA's discounts include:

  • Kids Travel Free: There is no better experience for parents and kids than travelling together by train. Between June 1 and September 15, purchase one VIA Rail ticket for an adult, 60+, youth (18-25) or student (18+) and receive a second ticket free for a child (aged 11 or under) travelling with you.
  • 60+ travellers: Canada by rail is a journey of a lifetime whether travelling on the Canadian, the Ocean or in the Windsor -Quebec City corridor. In addition to discounts enjoyed by all adult passengers, travelers 60+ can now obtain even deeper discounts when booking three days in advance on the discounted sleeper fare for the Canadian and other Sleeper class services VIA's Supersaver fares offer substantial savings over the regular adult fare within the Corridor as well as other services. Refunds/exchanges are permitted at a 25% service charge. These new discounts, which are subject to limited availability, will replace VIA's Senior Companion Fare.
  • Youth (18 - 25): A baseball game in Toronto, the Jazz Festival in Montréal, the wilds of Northern Ontario or a West Coast adventure - there's a world beckoning out there and all that is needed to qualify for the youth fare is a photo ID. Youth tickets, which offer complete flexibility with no service charges for refunds or exchanges, can be purchased at a discount in Economy and Sleeper classes as well as on the Canrailpass and Corridorpass.
  • VIA's Economy Supersaver fares: For even more flexibility, VIA's Economy Supersaver fares, which require 3 day advance purchase, are now refundable or exchangeable at a 50% service charge for travel until September 15.
  • Group Travel: Groups of 10 or more travellers can now take advantage of VIA's special group rates, offering even more savings for travel throughout VIA's network.
  • Business Class: Travellers in Business class can also benefit from VIA's Supersaver and Discounted fares for end-to-end travel anywhere in the Windsor - Quebec City corridor (limited availability and subject to other conditions).
  • Coming or going, long range plan or impulsive purchase, on your own or with the family, VIA Rail can accommodate you quickly and easily. VIA's discounts are subject to availability and other conditions may apply. For more information on all available discounts and full fare rules or to book a trip anywhere in the VIA system, customers can visit viarail.ca or call 1 888 VIA RAIL (842-7245), TTY 1 800 268-9503 (hearing impaired).

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