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Military baggage

Retired and current Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members are entitled to an extra baggage allowance. Please note that this exemption does not extend to the Military family members.

This baggage policy is applicable to active, veterans and civilian employees of the Canadian Armed Forces for personal travel or as part of a military assignment. Members must present a military identification card.

Carry-on baggage allowance in the Corridor

Escape / Economy / Economy Plus / Business / Business Plus

1 personal item Item that must fit under the seat (purse, laptop bag, small backpack, etc.)
Max. size: 43 x 33 x 15 cm (17 x 13 x 6 in)
Max. weight: 11.5 kg (25 lb)

1 carry-on item One (1) LARGE bag
Max. size: 76 x 48 x 30 cm (30 x 19 x 12 in)
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb)

Additional carry-on

Eligible active and retired members of the Canadian military are entitled to a higher baggage allowance provided the passenger contacts in advance our Customer Center at 1-888-VIA-RAIL (1-888-842-7245) or TTY 1-800-268-9503 (for persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing).
There are no fees for additional, overweight or oversized baggage.
Baggage space is subject to availability.
The passenger always has the option of bringing the overweight item on board, as long as it does not require the assistance of a VIA Rail agent.

Carry-on baggage allowance for long distance trains

Escape / Economy / Economy Plus

1 personal item Item that must fit under the seat (purse, laptop bag, small backpack, etc.)
Max. size: 43 x 33 x 15 cm (17 x 13 x 6 in)
Max. weight: 11.5 kg (25 lb)

1 carry-on item One (1) MEDIUM bag
Max. size: 64 x 41 x 30 cm (25 x 16 x 12 in)
Max. weight: 23 kg (50 lb)

Additional carry-on

Eligible active and retired members of the Canadian military are entitled to a higher baggage allowance provided the passenger contacts in advance our Customer Center at 1-888-VIA-RAIL (1-888-842-7245) or TTY 1-800-268-9503 (for persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing).
There are no fees for additional, overweight or oversized baggage.
Baggage space is subject to availability.
The passenger always has the option of bringing the overweight item on board, as long as it does not require the assistance of a VIA Rail agent.

Touring / Sleeper Plus / Prestige

1 personal item Item that must fit under the seat (purse, laptop bag, small backpack, etc.)
Max. size: 43 x 33 x 15 cm (17 x 13 x 6 in)
Max. weight: 11.5 kg (25 lb)

1 carry-on item One (1) SMALL bag
Max. size: 53 x 41 x 25 cm (21 x 16 x 10 in)
Max. weight: 11.5 kg (25 lb)

Additional carry-on

Eligible active and retired members of the Canadian military are entitled to a higher baggage allowance provided the passenger contacts in advance our Customer Center at 1-888-VIA-RAIL (1-888-842-7245) or TTY 1-800-268-9503 (for persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing).
There are no fees for additional, overweight or oversized baggage.
Baggage space is subject to availability.
The passenger always has the option of bringing the overweight item on board, as long as it does not require the assistance of a VIA Rail agent.

Checked baggage allowance for long distance trains

Escape / Economy / Economy Plus / Sleeper Plus / Prestige

2 checked items Two (2) LARGE baggage
Max. size: 76 x 48 x 30 cm (30 x 19 x 12 in)
Max weight: 32 kg (70 lb)

Additional checked baggage

Eligible active and retired members of the Canadian military are entitled to a higher baggage allowance provided the passenger contacts in advance our Customer Center at 1-888-VIA-RAIL (1-888-842-7245) or TTY 1-800-268-9503 (for persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing).
There are no fees for additional, overweight or oversized baggage.
Baggage space is subject to availability.
The passenger always has the option of bringing the overweight item on board, as long as it does not require the assistance of a VIA Rail agent.