VIA Rail would like to apologize for the recent events by offering everyone 60% off their next trip. VIA’s unionized locomotive engineers walked off the job on Friday afternoon after not receiving a new contract (They have been without a contract since December 31, 2006).
Head to Viarail.ca or call 1 888 VIA-RAIL to receive 60% off all travel between July 26 and December 14, 2009. Tickets must be purchased no later than 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, July 29, 2009.
A contract with engineers has not been finalized yet but they are expected to reach an agreement very soon.
The Fine Print:
* 60% discount on the adult regular fare in Economy class for travel anywhere across Canada; 60% off the adult regular fare in Business class (VIA 1) for travel in the Québec City-Windsor corridor, or 60% off the adult regular fare in Touring class (Totem) between Jasper, Alberta and Prince George or Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Children between the ages of 2-11 (inclusive) pay half of the discounted adult fare.
* Valid for travel between July 26 and December 14, 2009 (inclusive).
* Applicable to new bookings only.
* Tickets must be purchased no later than 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, July 29, 2009, and can be purchased online at viarail.ca, by telephone at 1 888 VIA-RAIL (1 888 842-7245) or TTY 1 800 268-9503 (hearing impaired), in person at a VIA station, or through your travel agent.
* Once issued, there are no service charges for refund or exchange.
* Should you wish to exchange an existing booking to take advantage of this special offer, any service charges for a refund or exchange which are applicable to your original tickets will be applied prior to issuing your new tickets.
* No discount code is required to obtain this special fare. Pricing is completely automated.
* This offer cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion (except VIA’s Kids travel free! promotion, when available). Offer does not apply to group fares, tickets issued by tour operators, block booking, rail passes, travel passes, or tickets obtained free of charge in exchange for VIA Préférence points.
* Minimum fares (before taxes) apply as follows: Adults: $20; 60+: $18; Youth: $15; Students: $14; Children: $10
* Other conditions may apply.
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