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2024-06-10
The updated baggage policy and fare options are now in effect, so please ensure that you only bring items you are entitled to as part of your fare baggage allowance. The policy will be rigorously enforced.
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).
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).
- 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.
- 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.