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Seat Assignment

Seat Assignment in Economy class

Please note that we are not limiting the number of seats available per train. If you are travelling on one of our busier trains, you will very likely be seated next to another passenger.

Seat assignment

Depending on the type of car, the number of seats may vary. If you are traveling soon, you might find it interesting to know the configuration of the cars.

Renovated LRC car (Business Class)
LRC Car (Economy)
Renaissance Car (Business Class)
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How to find your seat number

When you reserve a seat on an eligible train, we’ll e-mail you a boarding pass with a bar code whenever you book a seat on an eligible train. Your car number and seat number will be indicated on your boarding pass.

boarding pass

On board Services

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Seat Assignment
On board policies
Payment on board
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Accessibility
Specific needs
Travelling with Pets
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VIA Rail serves more than 410 train stations

Did you know? VIA Rail serves more cities in Canada than any other carrier. Are you looking for a destination or a departure station?

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