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How early does VIA Rail board?

Instructions: Please arrive at the train station you will be boarding at 60 minutes prior to the departure time noted on your VIA Rail Tickets which are included in your Travel Documents.



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Boarding gates are usually posted 15 minutes prior to a train's departure. Many stations have monitors and signs that display the boarding gate locations for each train. At many stations, Amtrak customer service representatives will make announcements about boarding times and gate locations.

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Arrive early—it's a good idea to arrive 30 minutes before your train is due to depart especially if you are checking baggage. Please arrive one hour early if you will be crossing the United States/Canadian border.

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There is a good chance that the train will be late. It can be early but it can also be quite late. Freight trains take priority as they own the tracks. VIA Rail simply pay to use the tracks so they must pull into a siding until the freight goes through.

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Usually, no refunds or credits will be given in instances where passengers miss the train, but you can always contact VIA Rail to inquire at 1 (888) 842-7245 or [email protected].

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Full refund to original form of payment if changed or canceled within 24 hours of purchase, regardless of time elapsed between purchase and scheduled departure (within one hour for tickets on unreserved services). “No Show” Policy: After departure, all fares are non-refundable and cannot be changed.

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For your journey with Eurostar It's a bit like on the plane: Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure so you have time to check in for boarding. If you show up after this time, you may not be allowed to board.

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Can you sit anywhere on a train? If the train company does not offer seat reservations on the train you are travelling on, the reservation ticket will specify the date and time of travel. In this case, you may sit in any available seat on the specified train, appropriate to the class of your ticket.

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If a train is cancelled (and that's what's happened here) you're entitled to take the next train that matches any restrictions on your ticket. So if your ticket is routed via a certain place, you must go that way, or if it's only valid on a certain train company, you must use that companies services.

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If a train is cancelled (and that's what's happened here) you're entitled to take the next train that matches any restrictions on your ticket. So if your ticket is routed via a certain place, you must go that way, or if it's only valid on a certain train company, you must use that companies services.

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Check your train company's website to find out if they offer Delay Repay (they might call it 'delay compensation'. You're legally entitled to compensation of: 50% of your ticket price if you get to your destination between 30 minutes and an hour late. a full refund if you arrive more than 1 hour late.

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How much luggage is allowed? For both the Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail you are allowed two large, checked items per person. For both rail companies, the maximum weight allowed per bag is 22.6 kg (50 lbs)., with a maximum linear dimension (combination of length, width, and height) of 158 cm (62 inches).

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Bring valid identification issued by the federal, provincial, territorial or foreign government that includes your: Photo, Full name, and. Date of birth.

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VIA Rail is proud to provide complimentary Wi-Fi service on board most of its trains, in its Business lounges and in select stations in the Québec City – Windsor corridor. Note that Wi-Fi is also offered on board the Ocean train (Montreal - Halifax) in the service cars located on either side of the dining car.

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