LRC car (Economy class) with the 50-50 seat configuration.
Do VIA Rail seats recline?
Regardless of the equipment used, you will get a very spacious seat and lots of legroom. You can recline without feeling like a jerk for the person behind you.
What locomotive does VIA Rail use?
The EMD F40PH-2 is the mainstay of Via’s road fleet.
Is VIA Rail air conditioned?
Yes, all VIA passenger cars are fully heated and air-conditioned.
Can you bring alcohol on VIA Rail?
Can we bring our personal alcoholic drinks on board? No, Provincial laws forbid passengers from consuming personal alcoholic drinks on the trains. Personal alcoholic drinks may only be consumed inside private sleeping car cabins on some trains.
Does VIA Rail have sleeper cars?
Traveling in Sleeper Plus Class on VIA Rail’s Canadian opens you up to a whole new world of options. During the daylight hours, you can enjoy some private time in your sleeper cabin or mingle with your fellow travelers in one of the two window-clad sightseeing cars – the Skyline and the Panorama.
Does VIA Rail check your bags?
BAGGAGE INSPECTION To ensure our passengers’ safety, we reserve the right to inspect all baggage. Rates and regulations are subject to change without notice. Visit viarail.ca to see the full, up-to-date version of the policy.
What is my VIA Preference number?
Members can call our Service Centre toll-free at 1 888 VIA PREF (1 888 842-7733).
What is an escape fare on VIA Rail?
Escape | VIA Rail. Our lowest fares for budget-conscious travellers. Exchangeable, service charge of 50% of fare* (prior to departure) This fare plan can never result in a fare lower than the applicable minimum fares.
Is VIA Rail subsidized?
Budget and management. Via is operated as an independent crown corporation and receives a subsidy from the Minister of Transport to provide service to remote communities. Via operates more than 500 trains per week from coast to coast.
Is VIA Rail part of CN?
Originally formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian National (CN), VIA Rail became an autonomous Crown Corporation devoted to rail passengers in 1978, and gradually acquired the former passenger services of CN and Canadian Pacific (CP) in that year. VIA Rail today is a non-agent, independent Crown corporation.
How do I take a virtual tour of the train cars?
To take a virtual tour of our train cars, simply choose one of our train routes and click on the train cars tab. There you’ll find a short description of each train car used on that route, as well as a diagram and maybe even 360-degree photos.
How do I find out which train cars will be used?
For more information about which train cars will be used on your departure, call VIA Rail at 1 888 842-7245 or TTY 1 800 268-9503 (hearing impaired).
What is the layout of the economy car on the train?
Car layout On board our Economy car, travellers have room to store their hand luggage, and have easy access to a vestibule and two restrooms. On board our Economy car, travellers have room to store their hand luggage, and have easy access to a vestibule and two restrooms.
What to do in the dining car of the train?
Take a seat in the Dining car during breakfast, lunch or dinner, and treat your eyes to the panorama as you eat. The Dining car is just another one of the joys of train travel. Delight your senses of sight and taste in an incomparable setting.
