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VANCOUVER, B.C. — VIA Rail Canada today confirmed that the E&N Railway (a RailAmerica company) will continue operation of its rail service on Vancouver Island to May 15, 2002.

During this time, VIA is pleased to continue to offer the regularly scheduled passenger rail service between Victoria and Courtenay. Passengers can book their tickets through their travel agent, at VIAs ticket office in Victoria, over the Web at www.viarail.ca or by calling 1-888-VIA-RAIL (1-888-842-7245).

As Canada’s national passenger rail service, VIA Rail strives to be the best transportation company in the country — providing exceptional service and building on its market strengths as one of the safest, most efficient and reliable modes of transportation available.