VIA Rail

Seniors and Special Needs Services

Record #: CWL0101
Last Modified: 09 Aug 2024
Last Full Update: 12 Jul 2024

Description & Services

Description On behalf of the Government of Canada Via Rail operates the national passenger rail service. 
 
For people 60 years of age and over - 10% discount all year long on the Economy Plus fare and on regular Sleeper, Sleeper Plus and Touring fares 
 
For people with special needs: 
priority boarding and additional assistance 
trains equipped with wheelchair tie-downs, grab bars in washrooms and narrow wheelchairs for boarding, detraining and accessing the washrooms. 
Some trains have baggage cars which offer another option to store wheelchairs or scooters during the trip. 
View diagrams of cars that are accessible to travelers using wheelchairs.
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility Seniors (60yrs and older) * special needs passengers
Application Call or apply at a ticket office
Fees Service
Languages English ; French

Contact Information

Address & Map
Brampton Railway Station
31 Church Street W
Brampton, ON L6X 1H2
 
View Google Map
Intersection Main St N (Hwy 10) and N of Queen St W
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Office Phone 1-888-842-7245 ( 1-888-VIA-RAIL )
TTY Phone 1-800-268-9503
Website www.viarail.ca/seniors

Other Details

Service Level (60) Commercial

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