/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Official Opening of VIA Rail's Panorama Lounge - a milestone in Union Station's Revitalization and another step in modernizing passenger rail service/

TORONTO, May 18, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - Media are invited to the official opening of VIA's new Panorama Lounge, the first completed component in Union Station's revitalization and the latest of many improvements that are modernizing VIA Rail's passenger rail services.

Who:		The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport)
		City Councillor Peter Milczyn, Chair of the Planning and Growth Management Committee, City of Toronto
		Mr. Paul G. Smith, Chairman of the Board, VIA Rail Canada
		Mr. Marc Laliberté, President and CEO, VIA Rail Canada
When:		Wednesday, May 23, 2012
		1:30 pm
Where:		Union Station
		65 Front Street West
		Toronto, Ontario

A commemorative plaque will be unveiled. (Photo Opportunity)

All speakers available for interviews following the photo op.

Malcolm Andrews
VIA Rail Canada
514 871-6604
514 946-4160 (CELL)
[email protected]

Brayden Akers
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport)
613-991-0700

Media Relations
Transport Canada - Ottawa
613 993-0055

Cindy Bromley
City of Toronto
416 392-4993
[email protected]