How does seating work on VIA Rail?
I travel regularly on via rail and the only rear facing seats are the quad family seats. On the web site you can select aisle or window ( since I travel solo) and then you are assigned a seat. I find that they usually fill the seats from back to front. ie booking late gets me near the front of the car.
How do I select seats on VIA Rail?
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.
Are there tables on VIA Rail?
It also has new ergonomic seats and side table and electrical outlet available for each seat. Our roomy Business class cars offer reclining seats, ample leg room and power outlets for electronic devices.
What is the difference between escape and Economy on VIA Rail?
Escape fares are non-refundable, economy fares are refundable.
Do you have to sit in your assigned seat on a train?
You are allowed to sit in reserved seats that are not occupied. If you speak to a conductor on a busy train they will tell you to do this. It’s usually obvious a few minutes after departure that the person who made the reservation is not coming. But the problem is there is no sign that tells you to do this.
Is VIA Rail Economy comfortable?
There is a substantial amount of space between seats, quite comfortable, and every seat has a foot rest (like a recliner chair) you can pull out. Every seat has an electrical outlet, very convenient for computers or personal dvd players, cell phones, etc.
Where is the best place to sit on a train?
Safety experts also recommend choosing a rear-facing seat, because a person sitting there is less likely to be thrown forward during a collision. Trains are more likely to hit something side-on than head-on or from behind, according to the FRA.
Can I bring food on VIA Rail?
You can bring your own food on the train (as meals are not included in Economy class), however there are also snacks, meals, and beverages available to purchase on board with cash or credit. If you’re travelling with kids, ask an agent on board for the kids activity book.
Can I change my seat in train after booking?
Officially, you cannot change the berth once it is booked. However, you can request the fellow passenger to exchange his berth with yours. You can also request the Train Ticket Examiner(TTE) to change your seat.
How do I know if my train seat is upper or lower?
Check if seat number is valid seat number or not(i.e in range of 1 to 72).
- if (seat_number % 8) equals 1 or 4, then berth is a lower berth.
- if (seat_number % 8) equals 2 or 5, then berth is a middle berth.
- if (seat_number % 8) equals 3 or 6, then berth is an upper berth.
Can we sleep in sleeper class in day time?
According to a circular issued by the railway board, the passengers in the reserved coaches can only sleep between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. to allow others to sit on the seats for the rest of the time. Until the circular was issued, the existing permissible time for sleeping was between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Is it better to be in the front or back of a train?
“The safest spot in a train, during an accident, is the center of the train,” said Mann, who was the principal author of the Federal Railway Safety Act in 1970. “Because if there is a front-end collision or a rear-end collision, the damages will be greater at those locations.
What is better on a train upper or lower level?
Being on the lower level is indeed closer to the restrooms, and you’ll have less foot traffic going by. There will be less sway, but more noise from the track, since you’re closer to the track. The view will be better from the upper level and you must be on the upper level to pass from one car to the next.