VIA waives service charges for passengers whose travel plans are affected by swine flu health alert

UPDATE: DATE EXTENDED TO MAY 6

Montréal – VIA Rail Canada announced earlier this week that it will waive any service charges for passengers changing their train reservations in cases where a connecting airline flight to or from Mexico has been affected by the current swine flu health alert. This policy now covers travel up to and including May 6.

Any changes or updates will be posted at viarail.ca. Customers wishing further information may also call 1 888-VIA RAIL (842-7245) or TTY 1 800 268-9503 (hearing impaired).