VIA Rail targets youth market
VIA Rail Canada is offering Youth Fare discounts to passengers aged 12 to 25, as part of its drive to appeal to younger passengers.
Full-time students with ISIC cards can also get 30 percent off in Economy class and 10 percent off full fare in all other classes (except business class).
VIA Rail Canada operates 503 intercity, transcontinental and regional trains linking 450 communities across its route network in Canada.
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