VIA Rail
Seniors and Special Needs Services
Record #:
CWL0101
Last Modified:
22 Mar 2024
Last Full Update:
12 Jul 2023
Record Details
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viarailcanada Twitter: https://twitter.com/VIA_Rail Website: www.viarail.ca/seniors YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/VIARailCanadaInc |
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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 |
| 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 |
Subjects
| Subjects | Bereavement ; Disabilities ; Physical disabilities ; Seniors discounts ; Trains ; Travel information |