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Where do you put your luggage on VIA Rail?

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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Baggage must be checked at least 45 minutes before departure at terminal stations and 30 minutes at intermediate stations. Also, be sure to confirm at what time the station opens. For security reasons, baggage is not allowed on board without its owner. The transport of bicycles is an exception to this regulation.

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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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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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When travelling with us, you'll need to label all luggage with your name, address, destination station and a contact number. Your luggage may have built in label sleeves, but if not, it's a good idea to write your details on a piece of card and tie it securely to the handle.

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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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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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There are at-your-seat power outlets in Economy class on the Renaissance train cars. However, there are no power outlets in the service car.

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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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Luggage that is not permitted Items larger than 1 metre in any dimension that you cannot carry without assistance. This includes canoes, hang-gliders, large furniture and large musical instruments. Surfboards. Motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters and motorised cycles.

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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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