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The ocean
Stretch out in your cozy quarters. Enjoy the moment with friends and family. Lose track of time… and cross the Maritimes in a single day.
kilometres 1 night /
1 day Sleeper Plus
and Economy Class
IMPORTANT NOTICE - SERVICE MODIFICATIONS
VIA Rail is pleased to announce a gradual return to service in the Maritimes as of August 11, 2021 by offering one weekly round trip between Montréal and Halifax. To provide a safe travel experience, various measures will be implemented, including enhanced cleaning, air ventilation system upgrades and modified onboard services. More details on our schedule.
Classes
Sleeper Plus and Economy classes will be offered.
Seats/Rooms
Passengers will have access to common spaces (lounge cars) based on limited capacity.
Passengers are advised that based on the current train configuration, some seats and rooms are backward-facing. Although we strive our best to provide forward-facing seats and rooms to passengers whenever possible, during peak periods this may not be possible.
Masks
Passengers will be required to wear their mask at all times in stations and on board the trains, except when in an enclosed space such as a cabin or temporarily when eating or drinking (passengers are required to put their mask back on immediately afterwards).
Meals
As of October 24, we will bring back our pre-COVID Sleeper Plus menu, including special meals. Note - The service car will be accessible based on limited capacity. The take-out counter remains closed. Meals will be served in the dining car through a reservation system. Room service will be offered for those who do not want to go to the dining car or during exceptional situations such as high occupancy in the dining car.
A new at-seat food cart service will be offered in Economy class. The menu and bar service have been modified.
Lounge cars
Access to the Service car (lounge car) will be accessible to passengers based on limited capacity.
Activities
Activities and entertainment (including music) have been cancelled.
