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

Montréal – VIA Rail Canada 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 is effective immediately and covers travel up to and including April 30, unless otherwise notified.

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).