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VIA Rail to Honour Canadian Forces And National Defence Employees


During the month of July, current and past Canadian Forces members, National Defence employees and their familles are able to enjoy a special fare permitting unlimited travel in Comfort class across the VIA network. This special fare is the first of its kind and will affect about half a million de current or retired members eligible for this promotion. Click here to read the press release.


From left to right: Mr. Donald A. Wright, Chairman of the Board of Via Rail, the honourable Peter Mackay, Minister of National Defence and Rear-Admiral P.D. McFadden, Commander Joint Task Force Atlantic and Commander Maritime Force Atlantic, during the announcement in Halifax.