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What is escape fare?

Escape Fare - These tickets are non-refundable. However, you can cancel them for a 50% credit off the total price paid and use the credit towards a new ticket purchase.



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You can bring your own food on the train (as meals are not included in Economy class), however there are also snacks, meals, and beverages available to purchase on board with cash or credit. If you're travelling with kids, ask an agent on board for the kids activity book. Want to know when it's time for your stop?

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That said, GO Transit tickets are a lot cheaper than tickets for VIA Rail trains: A one-way ticket from Toronto's Union Station to the Kitchener GO (the farthest point on the line right now) costs less than $20. The same trip with VIA Rail can be as expensive as $89 (business class), $34 for economy.

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Some routes are simple, open seating. However, others, such as long-haul trains, have assigned seating. However, you'll usually find there are plenty of open seats you can switch to; just make certain with the conductor that the seat isn't reserved for passengers boarding at a stop further ahead.

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Bring valid identification issued by the federal, provincial, territorial or foreign government that includes your: Photo, Full name, and. Date of birth.

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VIA Rail is proud to provide complimentary Wi-Fi service on board most of its trains, in its Business lounges and in select stations in the Québec City – Windsor corridor. Note that Wi-Fi is also offered on board the Ocean train (Montreal - Halifax) in the service cars located on either side of the dining car.

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You will be responsible for any additional fare difference. However, if your new itinerary is cheaper than your original flight, you will not receive a refund for the fare difference. Flight cancellations will be refunded as a travel credit.

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When choosing a seat on a train, try to get one in the center-most car, or one of the central cars. This will put you as far as possible from the most common points of issue for collisions or derailment, namely the front and end of the train. Also, when possible, sit in a rear-facing seat.

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One reason why most people prefer to sit facing the direction of movement when they travel on trains and buses is because it reduces motion sickness. When people face the direction of travel, their eyes can anticipate the movement and their body can adjust accordingly, reducing the feeling of nausea or dizziness.

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The trainline is a reseller/agent so although the fares are usually the same, you may other charges such as booking fees/credit card fees and delivery fees and may miss any special promotional fares. There is no point in booking through them.

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Advance purchase tickets are cheaper rail fares which are sold prior to the day of travel, and, in some cases on the day of departure.

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