Search results
VIA Rail finally launched its new reservation system on November 18, 2023, after having announced and then deferring several previous target dates over the past year. The new system brings many improvements, including seat selection, and its launch has been accompanied by changes in pricing, including considerably cheaper flexible “Plus” fares, but there are some changes that are not so ...
VIA Rail Canada’s president and CEO, Mario Péloquin, unveiled the Crown corporation’s new strategic plan “VIAction 2030” on Thursday May 23, 2024. Speaking to an event hosted by the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, Mario Péloquin said his objective was 'to make VIA Rail the champion of the passenger train', no less, and that Canada was at last joining the USA and Europe in investing in ...
Jun 7, 2024 · As well as the introduction of seat selection fees in VIA Rail’s new reservation system, June 10, 2024 will also see paid parking rolled out to six more VIA Rail stations in the corridor where passengers have previously enjoyed free parking: Charny, Chatham, Cobourg, Drummondville, Saint-Hyacinthe, and Woodstock. Parking fees will be ...
Apr 20. Transport Action Canada is delighted by the federal government’s announcement of full funding to replace VIA Rail Canada’s heritage stainless steel fleet and life-expired Renaissance cars for long-distance and remotes services across Canada. We are also encouraged by the preamble to the announcement, which acknowledged the ...
Quebec-Windsor corridor business class. $0.075. Fees for seat or berth selection and extra baggage. $0.075. These points values were researched by Tom Box, and were applicable as of July 2024. Redemptions for travel in Prestige class on the Canadian are also available. Customers must call VIA Rail on 1-888-842-7733.
With the launch of VIA Rail’s new reservation system on November 18, 2023, a new baggage policy will also come into effect. This has been anticipated for some time because of changes in the amount of luggage space available with the introduction of in the new Venture trains, which have allocated more space to accessibility and will have spaces for bicycles.
Baggage fees reintroduced at a lower rate. Notable, the second bag fee for Economy class passengers now varies by fare type, with a $25 fee for Escape fares, $20 for Economy, and only $15 dollars for passenger travelling Economy Plus, rather than $25 for all passengers, and this is lower than the $40 fee for a second bag that applied before ...
SW Ontario leaders welcome VIA’s new Venture trains June 29, 2024; High Speed options, standards challenges for HFR June 24, 2024; Parking charges coming to more VIA Rail stations June 7, 2024; Seat selection and baggage fees come into force on VIA Rail May 30, 2024; VIA Rail sets out vision for growth in 2030 plan May 28, 2024
Is Air Canada trying to take over VIA Rail? August 6, 2024; Canada Public Transit Fund begins accepting applications but won’t cover operating costs July 21, 2024; Minister of Transport Pablo Rodriguez confirms long-distance fleet renewal July 17, 2024; VIA Rail’s Lumi train is a tribute to the Turbo. Will it go as fast? July 10, 2024
replaced to ensure the future of Canada's passenger rail network outside the Quebec-Windsor corridor. Hello , VIA Rail's modernized reservation system is now live, with many improvements including cheaper flexible fares and better accessibility, together with a new baggage policy we have some (ahem) "reservations" about... details of both are ...
