What time is dinner served on VIA Rail?

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)



On VIA Rail's long-distance trains like The Canadian (Toronto–Vancouver) and The Ocean (Montreal–Halifax), dinner is typically served between 17:00 and 19:00 (5:00 PM to 7:00 PM). Meal entitlement for Sleeper Plus and Prestige passengers depends strictly on departure time; for instance, you are generally not entitled to dinner if your train departs at or after 18:30. Dinner service in the dining car is often conducted in "sittings" to accommodate all passengers, and you may be asked to choose a preferred time slot earlier in the day. The menu usually features a selection of three courses, including a meat, fish, and vegetarian option, paired with Canadian wines. For Economy Class passengers, meals are not included but can be purchased from the service cart or café car, which operates throughout the day and evening, offering a variety of hot and cold snacks, sandwiches, and beverages.

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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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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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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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Limited competition: In Canada, most long-distance train routes are operated by a single company, Via Rail. This lack of competition can make it difficult for travelers to find lower prices.

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For families with new babies, schedule the meal train to start about 2 weeks after the baby comes. Most people have family in and out of town for those first couple of weeks, so meals are typically covered. Three meal days a week.

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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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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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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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