Is there a shower on VIA Rail?

Shower amenities are provided in your cabin (towels, shampoo and soap). Additional amenities are available in Prestige class. At VIA Rail, safety is our top priority. Our onboard staff will take you through our procedures shortly after boarding.



Yes, there are showers available on VIA Rail, but they are exclusively reserved for passengers traveling in Sleeper Plus or Prestige Class on long-haul routes like "The Canadian" (Toronto to Vancouver) or "The Ocean" (Montreal to Halifax). In Sleeper Plus, guests have access to a shared shower room located at the end of each sleeping car; the train provides a "shower kit" that includes towels, soap, and shampoo. For those traveling in the ultra-luxury Prestige Class, each private cabin features its own ensuite bathroom with a private shower. Unfortunately, if you are traveling in "Economy" or "Berths" (unlocked sections), you do not have access to shower facilities. In 2026, the shared showers are cleaned regularly by the onboard service staff, and while they are compact, they are a vital amenity for the 4-day transcontinental journey. It is a "pro-tip" to time your shower for when the train is stopped at a major station like Winnipeg or Edmonton to avoid the swaying motion of the tracks while you are lathering up.

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You can bring your own food on the train (as meals are not included in Economy class), however there are also snacks, meals, and beverages available to purchase on board with cash or credit. If you're travelling with kids, ask an agent on board for the kids activity book. Want to know when it's time for your stop?

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Can I bring my own snacks and drinks on VIA Rail? You can bring your own snacks and drinks onto the train; however, Provincial laws forbid passengers from consuming personal alcoholic drinks on the trains. Personal alcoholic drinks may only be consumed inside private sleeping cabins.

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Pro Tip: The best part about traveling by train? No liquids restrictions! Make sure you don't leave home without bringing the necessities! Each traveler may bring 2 personal and 2 carry-on items plus check up to 4 bags (2 free and 2 at $20 per bag).

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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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Accessible and Comfortable VIA Rail is one of the most accessible travel options in Canada, and you can always count on us for a safe, comfortable, and more autonomous way to travel. You'll enjoy a unique experience, one-of-a-kind services, and a warm welcome.

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How early must I check-in for departure? We are recommending travellers to be at the station 45 minutes prior to departure if you are travelling in the Corridor and 1 hour prior for the long hauls and regional services. Please validate VIA station hours as some stations open 30 minutes prior to scheduled train time.

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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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Are electrical outlets available on board your trains? All HEP train cars feature at-your-seat power outlets in both Business class and Economy class.

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Dinner: 17:00-19:00 No entitlement if departure is at or after 18:30 (local time). (Exception for train 14 passengers departing from Montreal and St. Lambert will be entitled to dinner)

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VIA Rail's On-Board Entertainment portal is the only system of its kind on a train in North America. It will present movies and other programming from the NFB and CBC/Radio-Canada collections, in addition to regular daily newscasts from CBC/Radio-Canada.

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You can travel very affordably in Economy class in a reclining seat, or in Sleeper Plus class with a private sleeping-car room and restaurant car meals included.

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Carry-on baggages are items that you can bring on board and that can either be stowed under your seat or above your seat, or placed in the spaces designated for this purpose.

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Carry-on and personal items must be kept with you, stored in overhead racks, under seats or designated baggage areas.

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Checked baggage allowance 2 large checked items. Maximum weight per item: 23 kg (50 lb.). Maximum linear dimensions per item: 158 cm (62 in.)

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Some trains may have composting toilet tanks, which use bacterial action to break down solid and liquid waste. Only the broken down clean liquid is released to the trackbed after sterilisation. The solid waste only has to be emptied every half year.

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You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars. Personal food and beverages are allowed in the upper level of Superliner Sightseer Lounges.

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You can bring a refillable water bottle and fill it up at stations or water sources along the way. 3. Purchase water at stations: Most train stations have vendors selling bottled water or other beverages. You can purchase water at the station to carry with you on the train.

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