(VIA Rail issued the following news release on May 25.)
MONTREAL — As one of the event’s corporate sponsors, VIA Rail Canada Inc. is pleased to welcome the arrival of St. Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of the Popes, an exhibition of stunning art and historical treasures from the Vatican. The exhibition will be held from June 4 to September 18, 2005, in the crypt of Montreal’s famous Notre Dame Basilica. Highlights include a reproduction of the Tomb of Saint Peter, a 3rd-5th century image on linen considered to be the oldest representation of Jesus, and a 2002 bronze cast of the hands of John Paul II.
VIA offers convenient, pleasant and affordable train service for travelers who wish to come to Montreal to take advantage of the unique opportunity. VIA’s service to and from Montreal includes a variety of services and fare plans, including same-day return, with several-times-daily departures from Toronto, Ottawa and Quebec City.
For a complete listing of train departures, on-board services and fares, please visit http://www.viarail.ca. Passengers can book their tickets by calling 1-888-VIA-RAIL (1-888-842-7245), at kiosks in major Corridor stations or through their travel agents.
As Canada’s national passenger rail service, VIA Rail Canada’s mandate is to provide efficient and cost effective passenger transportation services, both in Canada’s busiest corridor and in remote and rural regions of the country. Serving more than 450 communities across Canada, demand for rail services continues to grow as more Canadians turn to train travel as a safe and convenient travel choice.