Is there WiFi in VIA Rail?

VIA Rail offers free wireless Internet service on most of its trains and in business lounges as well as in certain stations, see service availability below for more information.

Can I watch Netflix on VIA Rail?

Has free movies available to watch on WiFi enabled device. Or you can read, work, sleep or binge watch Netflix downloads. Taking the train will add an hour plus to your trip vs flying. But minimal stress compared to getting to airport, security, waiting for boarding,....

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Is there WIFI on VIA Rail from Vancouver to Toronto?

Wi-Fi unavailable

It is available, however, at these stations: Vancouver, Jasper, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Toronto.

Can I watch movies on VIA Rail?

VIA Rail's On-Board Entertainment portal is the only system of its kind on a train in North America. It will present movies and other programming from the NFB and CBC/Radio-Canada collections, in addition to regular daily newscasts from CBC/Radio-Canada.

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Can I bring my own food on VIA Rail train?

You can bring your own food on the train (as meals are not included in Economy class), however there are also snacks, meals, and beverages available to purchase on board with cash or credit. If you're travelling with kids, ask an agent on board for the kids activity book.

Can I charge my phone on VIA Rail?

There are at-your-seat power outlets in Economy class on the Renaissance train cars. However, there are no power outlets in the service car. There are also power outlets in your private cabin aboard other VIA Rail trains.

Can you shower on VIA Rail?

Shower amenities are provided in your cabin (towels, shampoo and soap). Additional amenities are available in Prestige class. At VIA Rail, safety is our top priority. Our onboard staff will take you through our procedures shortly after boarding.

Is VIA Rail economy comfortable?

Typically, the seats of economy class on VIA Rail Express Trains are arranged two to a row and are comfortable and have enough legroom. Seats are comfortable and reclinable. The train has power outlets, free WiFi, as well as large windows and luggage storage areas, among other amenities.

How strict is VIA Rail with luggage?

Baggage must be checked at least 45 minutes before departure at terminal stations and 30 minutes at intermediate stations. Also, be sure to confirm at what time the station opens. For security reasons, baggage is not allowed on board without its owner. The transport of bicycles is an exception to this regulation.

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What can you do on a train without Wi-Fi?

Reading, listening to music, watching the world go by, conversing with the people around you. Pick your favorite ways to use down time and apply what will work on a train.

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How fast does via train go?

Right now, VIA Rail passenger trains can run at a maximum speed of about 160 km/h, but it's not so much a speed boost that will make travel faster as it is the creation of dedicated tracks for the new service.

Can you sleep in economy on VIA Rail?

When you select Economy Class on VIA Rail's Canadian, you are assigned a comfortable seat for the duration of your time on the train. This seat serves as your window to the world, your dining table, and your bed.

How many passengers does a VIA Rail have?

Where do your trains travel (map)? To serve you, VIA Rail Canada runs more than 460 trains per week over a 12,500-kilometre network linking more than 450 localities in Canada. Four million passengers per year travel on VIA trains.

Is it better to go on Amtrak or VIA Rail?

After departing business-class trains in Canada and the US, I concluded that Via Rail offers a better business-class experience than Amtrak does, and I think it's worth the higher price tag.

Are Canadian train trips worth it?

Luckily, Canadian train trips cross most of it, and the journeys allow you to take in some of the world's most spectacular scenery, stress-free. Some of the country's most remote—and beautiful—spots lack road access, so a train ride may also be the only way to visit.

Do you tip on VIA Rail?

On trains, you are free to tip your server in the dining car and the individual responsible for your room or berth in the sleeper car. Do remember, however, that the crew will change several times on long journeys.

Do train toilets empty on the track?

The traditional method of disposing human waste from trains is to deposit the waste onto the tracks or, more often, onto nearby ground using what is known as a hopper toilet. This ranges from a hole in the floor to a full-flush system (possibly with sterilization).

Why is VIA so expensive?

Limited competition: In Canada, most long-distance train routes are operated by a single company, Via Rail. This lack of competition can make it difficult for travelers to find lower prices.

Are there toilets on VIA trains?

VIA Rail does offer WiFi, power outlets, bathrooms, and snacks for sale on board most of its trips.

Does cell service work on trains?

Even the train itself can block mobile signals, because they are essentially big metal tubes traveling at incredibly high speeds. Mobile signals aren't very good at penetrating metal, and while traveling by train, you constantly move in and out of the range of different base station antennas.

Which is better VIA Rail or Rocky Mountaineer?

Train holidays with VIA Rail are a more economical way to experience Canada. Unlike the Rocky Mountaineer which offers daylight only services, the VIA Rail trains operate throughout the day and night getting you to your destination sooner.

Can you bring electronics in your carry on on a train?

Most consumer personal electronic devices containing batteries are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage, including but not limited to cell phones, smart phones, data loggers, PDAs , electronic games, tablets, laptop computers, cameras, camcorders, watches, calculators, etc.