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Thank you to the Canadian military!
To show our support and gratitude, VIA Rail is a proud partner of the military and their families.
VIA Rail received the Most Supportive Employer award in 2017 in Canada
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25% off the best available fares
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VIA is proud to offer 25% off the best available fares throughout the year—in all classes (excluding Prestige class) and on all trains—for qualifying members of the Canadian Armed Forces, National Defence civilian personnel, veterans, and their immediate families. *Certain conditions apply and forms of identification are required.
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DISCOUNT CODE: 12070
VIA Rail and the military community
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Maintaining a long and proud tradition of supporting members of the military and Veteran communities, VIA Rail has worked with governments and representatives of the Canadian military community to valorize the work of those who served or are serving Canada, and contribute to their well-being and that of their families.
Promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace
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VIA Rail is dedicated to increasing the representation of military people in its workforce and providing an environment that’s progressive, stimulating and welcoming. VIA is also launching several large-scale projects, such as the introduction of a new, more eco-friendly fleet. Such forward-thinking initiatives have spurred demand for skilled individuals on board, in stations, at maintenance centres, as well as within VIA’s teams of professionals and executives.
Our involvement with
the military community
VIA Rail Canada was honoured as the best employer in Quebec by the Canadian Forces Liaison Council (CFLC) in recognition of the company’s outstanding support for members of Canada’s Reserve Forces.
President and Chief Executive Officer of VIA Rail Canada, Yves Desjardins-Siciliano, appointed Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of the Régiment de Maisonneuve.
VIA Rail: Named Canadian Armed Forces Most Supportive Employer in Canada.
VIA Rail remembers
VIA Rail will be distributing poppies on its trains across the country until November 11 to mark Remembrance Day and pay tribute to the military community.
HOW TO BUY
Online
- Log in to your profile or create one prior to booking.
- Book your one-way or round trip ticket in your preferred class and fare (excluding on Prestige Class).
- Select “Discount code” when you search for a trip, and enter the discount code “12070” (no serial number is required).
- The price of the ticket will be adjusted automatically if the trip meets all of the conditions of this fare plan.
By phone
- Advise the VIA agent that you wish to use discount code “12070” prior to the agent booking your travel.
Offered to all CFOne card holders and Veterans members of Canadian Forces. *Refer to your travel policy prior to purchase.
Identification Required:
The offer is valid for any passenger 18 years of age or older who has at least one of the following forms of identification plus, if needed, one additional piece of photo identification:
- Canadian Forces or Former member CFOne card (with photo ID).
- Record of Service Card (NDI 75)
- Any Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Benefit Card. Please contact Veterans Affairs Canada at
613 992-7470 in Ottawa to obtain the required identification to qualify for this offer.) - Discharge Certificate from any branch of the Canadian Military
- Statement of Service from any branch of the Canadian Military
- Certificate of Service (CF 54 or CF 75) from any branch of the Canadian
- Military.
Up to a maximum of five (5) family members* travelling on the same trains, dates and in the same classes of service as the passenger in possession of one of the forms of identification listed above may accompany the qualifying member.
The qualifying member must present specified identification at any time upon request by a VIA employee.
*Family members may include the qualifying member’s spouse/partner (including common law), children (including children for whom the qualifying member is a legal guardian), parents, grand parents, great-grand parents, grand children or great-grand children.
Purchase period:
- The offer is applicable to tickets purchased no later than June 30, 2026.
- Tickets must be purchased according to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional 25% discount is applied.
Travel period:
- There is no limitation on travel period, provided ticket is purchased no later than June 30, 2026.
Valid routes:
- The offer is valid on all VIA trains and between all VIA stations in Canada (excluding on Prestige Class).
Valid classes:
- The offer is valid in all classes (excluding on Prestige Class).
Refunds and exchanges:
- Bookings are subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional 25% discount is applied.
- Refunds and exchanges for qualifying members' tickets will only be processed if companion tickets issued with it are processed at the same time.
Other conditions:
- The offer cannot be combined with any other fare or discount which requires a discount code to qualify. Cannot be combined to Prestige Class. Cannot be combined with tickets issued using a rail pass or employee rail pass, group tickets, VIA Préférence reward tickets, charter car fare tickets or tickets issued by a tour operator.
- Tickets must be booked in advance of travel. The offer is not applicable to tickets purchased on board a VIA train.
- Minimum fares after the application of the discount and other conditions may apply.
- Offer is subject to change without notice.
- The discount only applies to the travel fare and does NOT apply to VIA products such as baggage or seat selection fees, etc.
Carry-on baggage
Active and veterans members of Canadian Forces. Civilian employees
- Retired and current Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members are entitled to extra baggage allowance. This exemption does not extend to family members of the Military.
- Applicable to personal travel or as part of a military assignment.
- Members must present a military identification card.
Carry-On Baggage Allowance:
- No fee for regular baggage exceeding the baggage allowance in weight or quantity
- No fee applies for non-standard items if the passenger is able to carry the baggage on board and if the item is permitted on board (see list).
- If the military member has more baggage than the authorized allowance (in weight or quantity), the member must carry the baggage.
Checked baggage
Active and veterans members of Canadian Forces. Civilian employees
- Retired and current Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members are entitled to extra baggage allowance. This exemption does not extend to family members of the Military.
- Applicable to personal travel or as part of a military assignment.
- Members must present a military identification card.
Checked Baggage Allowance
- No fees applicable for additional baggage. The number of additional items is unlimited.
- No fees for items up to 32 kg (70 lbs.).
- No fee applicable for non-standard items that are part of the articles accepted (refer to list) in our baggage cars (canoes, kayaks, bicycles, etc.) . *Please note some items require 48hr notice.
- As a safety measure for our employees, we do not accept baggage weighing more than 32 kg (70 lbs.). The passenger always has the option of bringing the overweight item on board, as long as the member does not require the assistance of an agent. The member also has the option of spreading the weight in more than one baggage.