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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.
Indigenous communities baggage
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Checked baggage service is available only on long distance and regional routes. Please make sure to confirm that this service is offered on your train before its departure.
Baggage must be checked at least 45 minutes before departure. Please also be sure to confirm at what time the station opens.
For security reasons, please note that checked baggage is not allowed on board without its owner. Also, if you are planning a connection with one of our travel partners, please consult their website for information on their baggage policy.
Escape / Economy / Economy Plus
Fee: $0.
Max. size: 76 x 48 x 30 cm (30 x 19 x 12 in).
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb).
*For connections to The Canadian, only one checked bag is allowed.
Overweight baggage
Between 23 and 32 kg (50 and 70 lb).
Fee: $25 + tax per item and per direction.
Oversized baggage
Between 154 and 180 linear cm (61 and 71 linear in)*
Fee: $25 + tax per item and per direction.
Surcharges for overweight or oversized items apply to checked baggage only.
Any baggage that does not meet the weight or dimension criteria will systematically be subject to additional charges.
*Linear dimensions are obtained by adding the length, width and height.
Touring / Sleeper Plus / Prestige
Fee: $0.
Max. size: 76 x 48 x 30 cm (30 x 19 x 12 in).
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb).
Overweight baggage
Between 23 and 32 kg (50 and 70 lb).
Fee: $25 + tax per item and per direction.
Oversized baggage
Between 154 and 180 linear cm (61 and 71 linear in)*
Fee: $25 + tax per item and per direction.
Surcharges for overweight or oversized items apply to checked baggage only.
Any baggage that does not meet the weight or dimension criteria will systematically be subject to additional charges.
*Linear dimensions are obtained by adding the length, width and height.
Special items
The following items will be accepted as checked baggage.
Essential items
Allowed on very specific routes: Toronto-Winnipeg, Sudbury-White River, Senneterre, Jonquière, Winnipeg-Churchill, and Jasper-Prince Rupert.
These items are not limited to your maximum baggage allowance per passenger.
Fee: $3/item
Items list:
- Grocery bags;
- Pharmaceuticals;
- Hard coolers;
- Camping gear;
- Garbage and recycling bags (not accepted on Train 001 and 002).
Fishing, Hunting and Camping
Fee: $3/item
Fee: $75 for a large animal carcass.
All fishing, hunting and camping equipment must be stored in rigid containers (fishing rod in rod case, tackle box, worms or bait, tackle bag + reels, boots, fish bin, etc.)
Battery-powered vehicles and devices
Batteries are accepted as carry-on baggage without any limit of Watt-hour (Wh).
Battery powered vehicles and devices include hoverboards, air boards, electric skateboards, air wheels, mini-Segway’s, balance wheels, battery-assisted bikes, and electric scooters.
Important restrictions:
- The station employee can inspect lithium batteries at any moment;
- Storing batteries in the passenger area is forbidden;
- Connecting batteries to a charger on board is forbidden;
- Lithium batteries must be stored in baggage areas only.
