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2024-12-20
The baggage policy for sports and recreational equipment will be updated starting January 30, 2025, to provide uniform treatment for items of the same size. Please consult the new policy before your trip if you wish to carry this type of equipment in order to comply with the policy.
Carry-on baggage
Carry-on baggage
Carry-on baggage are items that you can bring on board and that can either be stored under the seat in front of you, on the overhead shelf or placed in the spaces designated for this purpose.
Please note that purses, briefcases, laptops and small backpacks are considered as personal items.
Additional carry-on items on board Corridor trains.
You must declare any additional carry-on item you plan to take with you before arriving at the station to secure space on board. VIA Rail cannot guarantee that items will be permitted on board if they were not declared in advance (and paid for if fees apply).
By declaring your items in advance, you'll also avoid the potential inconvenience of having to arrive at the station earlier and going through additional validation and payment steps.
Carry-on baggage allowance may differ depending on your destination.
Escape
Max. size: 43 x 33 x 15 cm (17 x 13 x 6 in).
Max. weight: 11.5 kg (25 lb).
Max. size: 64 x 41 x 30 cm (25 x 16 x 12 in).
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb).
Fee: $25 + tax per direction.
Max. size: 76 x 48 x 30 cm (30 x 19 x 12 in).
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb).
Economy
Max. size: 43 x 33 x 15 cm (17 x 13 x 6 in).
Max. weight: 11.5 kg (25 lb).
Max. size: 64 x 41 x 30 cm (25 x 16 x 12 in).
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb).
Fee: $20 + tax per direction.
Max. size: 76 x 48 x 30 cm (30 x 19 x 12 in).
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb).
Economy Plus
Max. size: 43 x 33 x 15 cm (17 x 13 x 6 in).
Max. weight: 11.5 kg (25 lb).
Max. size: 64 x 41 x 30 cm (25 x 16 x 12 in).
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb).
Fee: $15 + tax per direction.
Max. size: 76 x 48 x 30 cm (30 x 19 x 12 in).
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb).
- Space for additional baggage is subject to availability on Corridor trains.
- You must declare any additional carry-on item you plan to take with you before arriving at the station to secure space on board. VIA Rail cannot guarantee that items will be permitted on board if they were not declared in advance (and paid for if fees apply).
- By declaring your items in advance, you'll also avoid the potential inconvenience of having to arrive at the station earlier and going through additional validation and payment steps.
- Each passenger is responsible for their own baggage. Please only bring baggage that you can carry and store unassisted (under the seat in front of you, on the overhead shelf or in the towers).
- Please refer to the list of non-standard items that are accepted on board and will be counted towards the carry-on baggage allowance.
Business / Business Plus
Max. size: 43 x 33 x 15 cm (17 x 13 x 6 in).
Max. weight: 11.5 kg (25 lb).
Max. size: 76 x 48 x 30 cm (30 x 19 x 12 in).
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb).
Max. size: 76 x 48 x 30 cm (30 x 19 x 12 in).
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb).
- Space for additional baggage is subject to availability on Corridor trains.
- You must declare any additional carry-on item you plan to take with you before arriving at the station to secure space on board. VIA Rail cannot guarantee that items will be permitted on board if they were not declared in advance.
- By declaring your items in advance, you'll also avoid the potential inconvenience of having to arrive at the station earlier and going through additional validation and payment steps.
- Each passenger is responsible for their own baggage. Please only bring baggage that you can carry and store unassisted (under the seat in front of you, on the overhead shelf or in the towers).
- Please refer to the list of non-standard items that are accepted on board and will be counted towards the carry-on baggage allowance.
Escape / Economy / Economy Plus
Max. size: 43 x 33 x 15 cm (17 x 13 x 6 in).
Max. weight: 11.5 kg (25 lb).
Max. size: 64 x 41 x 30 cm (25 x 16 x 12 in).
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb).
NO ADDITIONAL CARRY-ON BAGGAGE PERMITTED, but passengers are entitled to checked baggage.
Touring / Sleeper Plus / Prestige
Max. size: 43 x 33 x 15 cm (17 x 13 x 6 in).
Max. weight: 11.5 kg (25 lb).
Max. size: 64 x 41 x 30 cm (25 x 16 x 12 in).
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb).
NO ADDITIONAL CARRY-ON BAGGAGE PERMITTED, but passengers are entitled to checked baggage.
Special items
The following items are accepted as carry-on baggage*. Click on each section for more details.
* Some fees may apply.