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03-28-2008


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Thursday, March 27, 2008

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Spring Savings on Canadian Train Travel

VIA Rail Canada is offering some steep savings this spring on travel throughout the country, including free tickets for those traveling with seniors. Here are a few of VIA’s spring travel deals. (All rates are per person, not including applicable taxes. Other conditions may apply.)

From the East to the West
Book by March 31, 2008, and receive a discount of up to 50% based on regular adult peak period fares aboard VIA Rail’s Canadian traveling between Toronto and Vancouver; the Ocean traveling between Montréal and Halifax; and the Chaleur traveling between Montréal and Quebec’s Gaspé region. The discount is available for travel through June 14, 2008, for Comfort and Comfort Sleeper services on the Ocean and Chaleur trains and until May 31, 2008 for Silver & Blue class service on board the Canadian. VIA’s sleeping car services feature cozy bedrooms with duvet bedding, towels, a shower kit, and turn-down chocolates. All trains feature tastefully decorated dining cars serving locally inspired cuisine and a selection of fine wines and spirits. Tickets are subject to availability. Visit www.viarail.ca/50eastwest for complete conditions.



VIA 1 Class
Customers traveling in VIA 1 (first) class can now enjoy deep discounts along VIA Rail’s Windsor to Québec City Corridor service. With fares starting as low as CAD $79 (the exchange being virtually equal to the U.S. dollar) travelers can book a ticket that includes complimentary meal and beverage service and access to relaxing Panorama Lounges located in many Corridor stations. Sample fares include travel from Toronto to Montréal for CAD $149, representing a discount of over 30%. Pay-for-demand wireless Internet service is also available on-board the Corridor. Space is subject to availability and must be booked at least one day prior to departure. For more information and conditions, visit www.viarail.ca/ultimate.

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