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Via bound to fail

Recently, I took the train to Toronto. I departed at 7:30 a.m. in economy class and returned to London in business class. Both journeys were comfortable and on time. The total cost, including the senior’s rate, was $234.

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When the breakfast cart came by, I ordered a coffee but when I attempted to pay I was told Via no longer accepts cash. Only a credit card was acceptable. I cannot understand why Canadian currency is unacceptable. Who would want to put a $2.50 charge on a credit card?

Now, I understand why so few Canadians travel by train.

Robert Williams, London

Londoners do care

In his letter Heritage is not free (Dec. 5) David Nielsen states: “Aside from a few heritage group members, Londoners really don’t care about these buildings.”

I respectfully would submit that although Londoners may not get excited about some heritage buildings, there are a handful of iconic structures most Londoners do care very much about. Included are the Art Deco Dominion Public Building at Richmond Street and Queens Avenue, the Beaux Arts London Life building and the Middlesex County Building. Although the adjacent Middlesex Health Unit Building could be torn down and developed, the Middlesex County Building should remain unscathed.