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In article <ANDRZEJ.93Jan16234213@bcars268.bnr.ca>, andrzej@bnr.ca (Andrzej Bieszczad) writes:
|> In article <1993Jan14.161648.16228@bmers18.bnr.ca> william@bnr.ca (William Moss) writes:
|> 
|>    Ottawa-Dorval fullfare coach is $32+GST one way.
|>    Ottawa-Dorval advance purchase coach fare is $18+GST one way
|>    Most trains include a sandwich and a soft drink in this price.
|>    Note that fares recently increased 3-5%,  but that won't affect the comparisons above
|>    too much.
|>    Also note that free parking is available at Ottawa station, altough this may be
|>    risky for extended trips, particularly in the WEST lot.
|> 
|>    Perhaps you were quoting VIA I (first class) fares?
|> 
|> The fare ($62.00) was quoted by the secretary. I think that she contacted
|> a travel office.
|> 
|>

Which, if you were travelling on business, would have been the VIA I fare.
If you want first hand information, speak to VIA directly on (Ottawa) 244-8289.

New One-Way fares, effective January 13,1993 (GST not included):

  Ottawa-Dorval/Montreal:           adult/students&seniors/child 2-11    
     VIA I- includes full course hot meal       $59/$56/$43
     Coach full fare                            $32/$29/$16
     Coach 5-day advance purchase,exc Fri,Sun   $19/$16/$10
     (student fares are good for Fri and Sun)
 
  Ottawa-Guildwood/Toronto
     VIA I                                      $91/$82/$63
     Coach full fare.                           $69/$62/#35
     Coach 5-day advance purchase(not Fri or Sun$41/#35/$35   
     (student fares are good for Fri and Sun)

Coach fares include a snack.
Note this has been crossposted to rec.railroad.     
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