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Carry-on baggage

Number and dimension of articles

In order to ensure maximum comfort for all passengers, we may ask you to limit your number of carry-on items. The dimensions of these items must not exceed 66 cm x 46 cm x 23 cm (26 in. x 18 in. x 9 in.), and their weight must not exceed 23 kg (50 lb.).

Do I need to check my baggage? What are the restrictions on carry-on luggage?

To find out, go to RESERVIA

  • enter your departure and destination stations
  • enter your dates of travel;
  • click on the "search" button.

When the list of possible itineraries is returned, click on the "Train Service Description" link. Detailed information about your trains services will pop-up, including all the information about the baggage restrictions aboard.

If you already know your train's number, you can view and print out Baggage Policy document (in PDF form). It includes:

  • every train's baggage capacity limitations;
  • prohibited baggage;
  • the price of checking extra baggage;
  • the price of baggage consignment in the train stations.
and much more useful information!

If your baggage is oversized or too heavy, you can divide the contents into cardboard boxes that are on sale in most stations.

Are you planning on taking a connecting Amtrak train?
Aboard all Amtrak trains, you must limit yourself to two items of carry-on baggage. Visit Amtrak's web site to learn more about its general baggage policy.

Prohibited baggage

For obvious safety reasons, VIA Rail personnel will refuse to accept any article that cannot be safely handled or stored in the cars, or whose transportation involves hazards. Follow this link for a list of prohibited baggage.

We regret that it is not possible to carry oversized articles, such as a canoe or a bicycle, or pets on trains with no checked baggage service. Please note however that a checked baggage service does not guarantee that you will be permitted to check oversized articles or pets, especially on trains with Renaissance equipment.

VIA's liability

VIA accepts no liability for lost or damaged carry-on baggage. Follow this link for more information on VIA's liability for checked baggage.


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