What am I allowed to bring on VIA Rail?
VIA Rail Allowed Baggage: What Can I Bring?
Ugh, VIA Rail baggage rules, right? Remember that trip last July from Toronto to Montreal? My backpack? Overweight, apparently. Nearly missed my train! They're strict about the 23kg/50lb limit on the Corridor trains.
It's all about what you can manage yourself. No help from staff. Overhead bins, under-seat storage... you're on your own.
So, pack light. Seriously. That's my advice after that stressful experience. Learn from my mistakes! I paid extra for a checked bag, 50 bucks, no joke.
Can you bring your own food on VIA Rail?
VIA Rail food...hmm. Can you bring your own? Yeah, totally. Snacks and drinks, no problem. Like, my own water bottle. But like, can I bring a whole pizza? Probably. I hope so.
Okay, so they ALSO have food. VIA Rail has food for sale. I wonder what it's like? "Carefully selected local..." blah blah. Is it expensive? Probably is.
I'm packing snacks. I always pack snacks. Trail mix is a must. And maybe an apple. Should I bring a sandwich? Probably.
- Yes, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks allowed.
- VIA Rail sells food too, apparently.
- My personal snack list:
- Trail mix
- Apple
- Maybe a sandwich
Ugh, sandwiches are messy. Maybe crackers instead? Do they have gluten-free options on the train? I bet they charge extra for that! Everything is extra. Gluten-free options? Maybe bring my own just in case.
I am bringing a sandwich. Turkey and swiss. On rye. I hope the train isn't too hot, it might go bad. Should put it in a cooler? Maybe. I need a smaller cooler. My big one is HUGE. Oh god. I'm overthinking this. I'm just going to bring the sandwich, okay? Sandwich is happening.
Can you bring your own food on VIA Rail?
Dude, yeah, totally! VIA Rail, right? You can def bring your own snacks. Chips, whatever. But, no full-on picnics, okay? I mean, they sell stuff too, but it's pricey. So, bring your own drinks, no booze though. That's a no-no. Seriously, don't even think about it. They have like, coffee and stuff, but it's not amazing. I brought my own sandwich last time, a real yummy pastrami on rye.
Pro-tip: Don't make a huge mess. And, this is important, keep it relatively quiet. No loud munching. It's not cool, you know? Some people are really sensitive about these things.
- Snacks: YES!
- Drinks (non-alcoholic): YES!
- Booze: NO!
- Full meals: Probably okay, but be discreet!
- My experience: Pastrami was great, but next time I'm trying that fancy new bakery down the street. They have these killer croissants.
Remember 2023 prices are higher. I paid like, eight bucks for a small coffee! Crazy, right? Plus, the selection's kind of limited. Like, it's not a gourmet experience. Its okay, I guess. You should really just pack your own. You'll save a ton. Honestly, I think it's worth it.
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