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Does Via Rail Have Senior Discounts

On VIA Rail, seniors over 60 years of age can receive 10 percent discounts throughout the year on Economy Plus, Sleeper, Sleeper Plus, and Touring Fares. However, the discount is not available if you’re booking a seat in Prestige or Business Class.

Do Over 60s get discount on trains?

You’re eligible for a Senior Railcard if you are 60 years old or over. You can buy one up to two weeks before your 60th birthday if you buy online, but it’ll only be valid from your birthday onwards. If you buy from a station you cannot buy in advance of your 60th birthday. Buying online is easy.

Is train travel free for over 60’s?

The 60+ Oystercard provides free travel on Transport for London (TfL) services for all Londoners when they reach 60 years old. The 60+ Oystercard allows Londoners to travel for free on TfL services from 09:00 weekdays, as well as anytime on weekends and bank holidays.

How much does a Via Rail ticket cost?

Top VIA Rail routes Route Daily Trips Price Windsor to Toronto 4 $49 Québec City to Montreal 13 $30 Québec City to Toronto 13 $87 Ottawa to Montreal 14 $29.

Can I renew my Senior Railcard at a train station?

Yes, absolutely. It doesn’t matter whether your old one was purchased at a station or online – you can renew a Railcard with us at any point after your old one expires.

How can I get senior citizen concession in train?

Male Senior Citizens of minimum 60 years and Female Senior Citizen of minimum 58 years can avail senior citizen concession on IRCTC e-ticketing website www.irctc.co.in by providing correct Age and selecting “Avail Concession” option under “Option for Senior Citizen Concession” section of Passenger Details form.

What age is free on trains?

Children aged five to 10 can travel free at any time by Tube, DLR, London Overground and some National Rail services in London (where pay as you go is accepted), as long as they travel with an adult who has a valid ticket (up to four children can travel free with one adult) or if they have a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard.

What do over 60s get free?

UK residents are entitled to free or subsidised travel in their 60s. If you are above the age of 60, you are entitled to a senior pension rail card, that gives you reduced fares for many journeys within the UK.

Can pensioners get free train travel?

If you’re over 60, but still too young for a Freedom Pass, a 60+ Oyster card could be a good option. It still provides free travel on the London Underground, Overground, trams and buses, as well as some TfL Rail and National Rail services, but you can’t use your pass outside of London.

What is prestige class on VIA Rail?

VIA Rail’s Prestige Class provides personalized concierge service, all-inclusive bar service, and priority dining reservations. Every detail of this grand class of service is designed to make your Trans-Canadian journey unforgettable.

Do VIA Rail prices change?

Prices change due to seat availability and demand. The cheaper booking classes might be sold out even if there’s still 3 months before you leave. There are some periods of the year when demand is simply higher.

How much does it cost to go across Canada by train?

The 4,000-mile train journey across Canada is one of the world’s greatest travel experiences. The spectacular coast-to-coast trip offers some of the most breathtaking scenery found anywhere in the world. And the best part? You can travel across the country for just $558.

Does a Senior Railcard need a photo?

You will be asked to provide either a passport or driving licence number and you will also need a digital passport-style photo if you have selected ‘Digital’ under ‘Choose the type of Railcard you would like’ section.

Can I use my Senior Railcard at weekends?

Take a look at all the ticket types you can make savings on with a Senior Railcard. There are plenty of ways you can use your Railcard, for both long and short trips. Better still you can use it almost anytime during the week, weekends and public holidays.

What does a Senior Railcard cost?

The Railcard costs just £30. So after a couple of trips, the card will have paid for itself. And over a year, you could save an average of £98*. Your Senior Railcard will save you 1/3 off a wide range of tickets.

Can one person travel with senior citizen in train?

If tickets are booked for three passengers under lower berth quota, then seats are automatically allocated under the general quota of IRCTC. Passengers can apply for this quota on the main page of IRCTC while booking, and pick “Lower Berth / Sr. Citizen” under the various quota options.

What is railway concession?

Railway is providing travel concession to various categories of travellers like Students, Sports Persons, Scouts and Guides, Farmers, Youths and Children, Senior Citizens, Women, Widows, Handicapped Person, Patients, National Awardee Teachers, Shram Awardee Industrial Workers, Widows of Policemen, Allopathic Doctors,.

What are the proof required for senior citizen in IRCTC?

However during journey, the Senior Citizens should carry some document showing proof of their age or date of birth issued by any Government Institution/Agency/Local Body, like Identity Card, Ration Card, Driving Licence, Passport, Educational certificate, certificate from Local Bodies like Panchayat/ Corporation/.

Is contactless cheaper than Oyster?

It’s publicised that if you use contactless to pay for travel in London, it’s the same price as using an Oyster card. Of course, if you have a railcard discount (or similar) applied to your Oyster, that will always be cheaper than contactless. Discounts cannot be applied to contactless payment cards.

Are under 5s free on trains?

Children aged 5-10 can travel free across Tube, DLR, London Overground and TfL rail services. They need either a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard, or to travel with an adult using pay as you go, a freedom pass, a valid ticket or an Oyster photocard.

Can you use a Zip card on the train?

Zip Oyster photocards Travel free on Tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services where pay as you go is accepted.