Public Service Announcement - VIA Rail a stress-free alternative during heavy snowfall in the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor - VIA prepared for increased ticket demand

    MONTREAL, Feb. 27 /CNW Telbec/ - With blowing snow and high winds
anticipated to continue throughout the heavy snowfall in Eastern Ontario and
Quebec region today and tomorrow, VIA Rail Canada wishes to advise travellers
that it has added capacity to its train operations to accommodate increased
demand.
    Passengers are advised to book as early as possible to ensure space is
available.
    For more information on train schedules or to book a trip anywhere in the
VIA system, customers can visit VIA's secure Web site at viarail.ca.
Passengers also can book their tickets by calling 1 888 VIA-RAIL
(1 888 842-7245), TTY 1 800 268-9503 (hearing impaired), at ticket kiosks in
major stations, or through their travel agent.

For further information: VIA contacts: Catherine Kaloutsky, Corporate
Communications, (416) 956-7613; Martin Roy, Corporate Communications, (514)
871-6119