Military baggage

Retired and current Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members are entitled to an extra baggage allowance. Please note that this exemption does not extend to the Military family members.

This baggage policy is applicable to active, veterans and civilian employees of the Canadian Armed Forces for personal travel or as part of a military assignment. Members must present a military identification card.

Carry-on baggage allowance in the Corridor

Escape / Economy / Economy Plus / Business / Business Plus

1 personal item Item that must fit under the seat in front of you (purse, laptop bag, small backpack, etc.)
Max. size: 43 x 33 x 15 cm (17 x 13 x 6 in).
Max. weight: 11.5 kg (25 lb).

1 carry-on item (up to a large)
Max. size: 76 x 48 x 30 cm (30 x 19 x 12 in).
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb).

Additional carry-on item

Additional bags are subject to availability.
Eligible active and retired members of the Canadian military are entitled to a higher baggage allowance on selected trains provided the passenger contacts in advance our Customer Center at 1-888-VIA-RAIL (1-888-842-7245) or TTY 1-800-268-9503 (for persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing).
The passenger may bring oversized or overweight items on board at no charge, provided it does not require the assistance of a VIA Rail agent.

Carry-on baggage allowance for long distance trains

Escape / Economy / Economy Plus / Touring / Sleeper Plus / Prestige

1 personal item Item that must fit under the seat in front of you (purse, laptop bag, small backpack, etc.)
Max. size: 43 x 33 x 15 cm (17 x 13 x 6 in).
Max. weight: 11.5 kg (25 lb).

1 carry-on item (up to a medium)
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 allowance for long distance trains

Escape / Economy / Economy Plus / Sleeper Plus / Prestige

2 checked items (up to a large)
Max. size: 76 x 48 x 30 cm (30 x 19 x 12 in).
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb).

Additional checked item

Additional bags are subject to availability.
Eligible active and retired members of the Canadian military are entitled to a higher baggage allowance on selected trains provided the passenger contacts in advance our Customer Center at 1-888-VIA-RAIL (1-888-842-7245) or TTY 1-800-268-9503 (for persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing).
The passenger may bring oversized or overweight items on board at no charge, provided it does not require the assistance of a VIA Rail agent.