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Medical items
Allowed as carry-on baggage
The following medical items are allowed as carry-on baggage.
Medical accessories
Medical supplies and accessories (CPAP devices, portable oxygen tanks, walkers, canes, wheelchairs, etc.) are permitted on board and will not count as one (1) piece of the carry-on baggage allowance.
Pressure ventilation devices for sleep apnea
These devices are subject to the following restrictions:
- Limit of one (1) compressed oxygen cylinder per traveler.
- The compressed oxygen cylinder must not exceed 91 cm (36 in) in length and 15 cm (6 in) in diameter (maximum volume of 16,000 cm3 or 1,000 in3).
- It must be transported in a cart that protects the regulator.
Compressed oxygen cylinders
Travelers with respiratory problems can bring an oxygen concentrator or a compressed oxygen cylinder, on board the train. Compressed oxygen cylinders are subject to the following restrictions:
- Limit of one (1) compressed oxygen cylinder per traveler.
- The compressed oxygen cylinder must not exceed 91 cm (36 in) in length and 15 cm (6 in) in diameter (maximum volume of 16,000 cm3 or 1,000 in3).
- It must be transported in a cart that protects the regulator.
- They are not accepted as checked baggage on board VIA Rail trains.
Please note that medical items are not allowed as checked baggage.