VIA Rail announces an unbeatable offer in the Ontario - Quebec corridor

The early bird catches the worm: limited number of seats available

MONTREAL – VIA Rail Canada will launch a sale tomorrow at 4:01 a.m. (EDT) featuring 60% off the adult regular fare in Economy and Business classes in the Ontario – Quebec corridor for trips taken from October 25 to December 14, 2010 (inclusive) and from January 6 to 31, 2011 (inclusive).

Booking for this can’t-be-beat offer will end on Wednesday, October 27 at 3:59 a.m. (EDT). A limited number of seats are available, so customers are invited to book early!

“We are always pleased to help Canadians discover rail travel by offering them the best fares possible, as well as great service,” said Steve Del Bosco, VIA’s Chief, Marketing and Sales. “This promotion is also a way of thanking our loyal customers and making travelling more accessible.”

The number of seats available under this promotion is restricted and some other conditions apply. The promotion is valid for travel within the Ontario – Quebec corridor, which is located between Québec City and Windsor. For complete conditions and more information about this offer, or to reserve tickets, customers are welcome to visit our web site at viarail.ca. For all questions, customers can contact VIA at 1 888 VIA RAIL (1 888 842 7245) or at 1 800 268 9503 (for the hearing impaired).

About VIA Rail Canada
As Canada's national rail passenger service, VIA Rail Canada's mandate is to provide efficient, environmentally sustainable and cost effective passenger transportation, in both official languages. Every week, VIA operates 503 intercity, transcontinental and regional trains linking 450 communities across its 12,500 kilometre route network. The demand for VIA services is growing as travellers increasingly turn to train travel as a safe, hassle free and environmentally responsible alternative to congested roads and airports.

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