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Montréal-Gaspé train – Useful info

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Carry-on baggage

Per traveller:

  • Maximum 2 pieces
  • Maximum dimensions of each carry-on: 66 x 46 x 23 cm (26 x 18 x 9 in.)
  • Maximum weight of each carry-on: 23 kg (50 lb.)

If you are planning to take a connecting train to/in the U.S., please consult the Amtrak web site for their baggage policy.

 

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Checked baggage

Please note that the Montmagny, Sayabec, Amqui, Causapscal, Nouvelle and Caplan train stations do not offer a checked baggage service. If you are departing from, or arriving at any one of these stations, you will have to limit yourself to the number of pieces of carry-on baggage allowed on your train.

Per traveller:

Baggage Charge/
surcharge
Maximum dimensions Maximum weight
3 pieces Free Up to 120 cm (4 ft.) in length Up to 23 kg
(50 lb.)
3 additional pieces $20, plus taxes
(per article, per train)
Up to 120 cm (4 ft.) in length Up to 23 kg
(50 lb.)
Heavy or oversize baggage $20, plus taxes
(per article, per train)*
Up to 180 cm (6 ft.) in length Up to 32 kg
(70 lb.)
Oversized outdoor equipment (skis, bicycles, etc.) Different fees will apply, depending on the type of item Up to 5.4 m (18 ft.) --
Pets Fee ranging between $15 and $50 will apply
(per train)
Cage large enough for them to stand in --

* Please note that a surcharge of $20 plus taxes (per train) will apply to each item weighing between 23 kg and 32 kg (50 lb. and 70 lb.) or measuring between 120 cm and 180 cm (4 ft. and 6 ft.). This charge will be added in excess of the surcharge for additional baggage.

 

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Meals

Full-course meals, snacks, hot and cold drinks, and alcoholic beverages are always available for purchase.

See sample menus served aboard the Montréal-Gaspé train.

 

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Smoking policy

This route offers a smoke-free environment. Those who wish to smoke will be able to do so during regular station stops at Charny and New Carlisle.

 

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Travel Tips for passengers

Download and print the travel tips for passengers in Sleeper class and Sleeper Plus class PDF (494 KB).

These tips are intended to give you the basic information you need in order to prepare for your rail experience.