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toiletries and other personal items should be included in your carry-on bags — along with maps and a good book to read, which may come in handy.
Canadian weather can vary dramatically and depends not only on the season, but on the region too. You might want to check out weather websites for weather forecasts in the regions of Canada you’ll visit. he dress code on the train is casual, but you may want to bring a sweater as temperatures on the train may vary.
Large, heavy items and extra clothing may be packed inside check-in baggage. Two overnight (carry-on) bags should be adequate for long-haul trips. Remember that space inside the trains are limited and the less luggage you store in your room, the more comfortable you will be. Your car attendants will also thank you for travelling light!
Medication
If you are taking medication of any kind, make sure to put your medicines in your baggage, with notes or special instructions on them, if necessary. Passengers with diabetes must carry a suicient supply of disposable syringes, for the trains do not supply these. On advance notice and where trains have the appropriate equipment, VIA
will accommodate passengers who have medication that requires storage at cool temperatures. For more information, consult your ticket agent.
Crossing the US-Canada Border
he following procedures can help ensure a quick and
safe passage if
your trip involves
travel across the US-Canada border.
Pre-boarding sign in bright-yellow.
Such VIA Rail border crossings are subject to law enforcement inspection by American and Canadian oicials.
When you travel, you must carry with you the same ID used for making the reservation. Please ensure that the ID
is the original identiication document, valid at the time of travel. Photocopies, or other forms of duplication, expired or not, are invalid and cannot be accepted. Also, please ensure that each traveller has his or her own ID.
Sometimes, delays at border crossings are unavoidable. When they occur,
they are typically due to immigration and customs
procedures, and thus remain outside of VIA’s control.
Red Cap Service
When you need help with your baggage, VIA Rail’s uniformed Red Caps provide their assistance for free — available at certain VIA Rail stations. For all
luggage handled, Red Caps will supply a claim check.