Can you bring alcohol on VIA Rail?

Can you bring alcohol on VIA Rail? Can we bring our personal alcoholic drinks on board? No, Provincial laws forbid passengers from consuming personal alcoholic drinks on the trains. Personal alcoholic drinks may only be consumed inside private sleeping car cabins on some trains. Read VIA's full policy concerning alcoholic beverages.

Do they check ID on VIA Rail?

It is your responsibility to verify that you have the necessary valid photo identification when you travel with VIA Rail. The name on the ID must match the name on the ticket and the photo on the ID must look like you.

Do they check bags on VIA Rail?

We invite passengers who wish to travel with more items than allowed by our hand baggage policy to use the trains offering our baggage car service. Please note that baggage must be checked at least 45 minutes before departure at terminal stations and 30 minutes at intermediate stations.

Is WIFI free on VIA Rail?

VIA Rail is proud to provide complimentary Wi-Fi service on board most of its trains, in its Business lounges and in select stations in the Québec City – Windsor corridor. Note that Wi-Fi is also offered on board the Ocean train (Montreal - Halifax) in the service cars located on either side of the dining car.

How early should I be at VIA Rail?

We recommend arriving at least 20-30 minutes before the departure time to prepare for the boarding process. If you are unfamiliar with the departure station, it's always good to leave extra time to find your way around!

Do they check train tickets in Italy?

Starting from September 30, 2023 Trenitalia will slowly introduce a mandatory CHECK IN policy for Regional Train ticket holders. As a result, any regional train tickets specifying NOT VALID TO TRAVEL will require a CHECK IN to be performed which would be a process to validate the tickets for usage.

Can you bring alcohol in a bag on a train?

Does Amtrak check bags for alcohol? There are no restrictions regarding bring private stock alcohol onto the train in your baggage. Sleeper berth passengers are allowed to consume their private stock in the privacy of their sleeper berth.

Can I put alcohol in my checked bag UK?

You can bring up to five litres of alcohol with an alcohol volume between 24% and 70%. This can travel in your cabin bag if you purchased it in the airport duty-free shop, or you can pack in your checked baggage.

Can you shower on VIA Rail?

Shower amenities are provided in your cabin (towels, shampoo and soap).

What am I not allowed to bring on a train?

The following items are prohibited onboard the train: non-service animals, firearms and ammunition, hover boards, corrosive or dangerous chemicals and materials, incendiaries, martial arts and self-defense items, archery equipment, devices containing propellants, sharp objects, and similar items.

Can you bring liquids on a train?

Pro Tip: The best part about traveling by train? No liquids restrictions! Make sure you don't leave home without bringing the necessities! Each traveler may bring 2 personal and 2 carry-on items plus check up to 4 bags (2 free and 2 at $20 per bag).

Can you bring alcohol on trains in Europe?

You're allowed to take your own wine or beer on board, but Eurostar may confiscate any 'excessive' alcohol, for example if you look as if you're going to cause trouble. Transporting an unopened bottle or two of vintage wine or single-malt in your luggage should not be a problem.

Can you drink on trains in Italy?

On board services: Eating and drinking are permitted on all trains. Most long distance trains offer dining cars. If your train does not have a dining car, it likely offers a buffet bar car.

Can I bring a full water bottle on a train?

If you're in a sleeper, bottled water is supplied to you, as well as all meals in the Dining Car. There's no restriction on how much waster or other liquids you can bring, unlike the airlines. And there is no security theater to check if you have any liquids, silverware, etc... that is not allowed.

What can you not take on a train UK?

Luggage that is not permitted Items larger than 1 metre in any dimension that you cannot carry without assistance. This includes canoes, hang-gliders, large furniture and large musical instruments. Surfboards. Motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters and motorised cycles.

Can you bring vodka on a train?

There are no restrictions regarding bring private stock alcohol onto the train in your baggage.

Can I put alcohol in my carry-on?

Alcohol less than 24% alcohol by volume (ABV) or 48 proof, like most beers and wine: For carry-on you are limited to containers of 3.4oz or less that can fit comfortably in one quart-sized, clear, zip-top bag. If it's overflowing from the bag, that isn't comfortable. Please remember, one bag per passenger.