Item;VIA Rail Rule
Personal item;1 per passenger on all trains, which must fit under the seat in front of you (purse, laptop bag, small backpack). Max 43 × 33 × 15 cm (17 × 13 × 6 in) and 11.5 kg (25 lb).
Carry-on item;1 medium piece per passenger on all trains, max 64 × 41 × 30 cm (25 × 16 × 12 in) and 23 kg (50 lb)
Additional large carry-on (Corridor);1 per passenger, max 76 × 48 × 30 cm (30 × 19 × 12 in), 154 linear cm (61 in) and 23 kg (50 lb). Fee per direction: CAD 25 + tax (Escape), CAD 20 + tax (Economy), CAD 15 + tax (Economy Plus). Free in Business and Business Plus. Space is limited.
Long-distance trains;On Western, Maritime and Regional routes (Escape, Economy, Economy Plus, Sleeper Plus and Prestige): 1 personal item + 1 medium carry-on
Baby items;Free, as long as they don't exceed 76 × 48 × 30 cm (154 linear cm)
Sports equipment;1 item (golf bag, folding bike, skis, snowboard, nautical board or hockey bag) beyond the standard allowance, for an extra charge. Available on certain trains only.
Bicycles;Folding bikes are accepted as sports equipment
Pets (Corridor);Small dogs and cats over 12 weeks old, in a carrier of max 27 × 40 × 55 cm and 10 kg (carrier included). CAD 50 + tax per direction. 1 carrier per passenger aged 12 or over.
Pet limits;Max 2 pets in Economy and 1 in Business. Reserve at least 2 days ahead (1-888-842-7245).
Pet rules;The carrier stays on the floor at your feet. Not allowed on the Maple Leaf (Amtrak) or on intermodal trips. Pit bulls are not accepted.
Service animals;Service and emotional support dogs are not counted as pets
Not officially specified;Strollers, car seats, musical instruments, wheelchairs and mobility aids. Check with VIA Rail before you travel.