My 6 year old grandson and I just watched this. His comment was, “It looks so peaceful to ride on the train,” this coming from a child who’s flown multiple times. I took the train recently from Ottawa to QC and my sister recommended upgrading to Business. Thank you for recapturing that experience. I live in TN and look forward to an encore.
Thank you very much for your support. I hope one day your grandson can be a rail fan too 😉 Train travel in North America was once synonymous with majestic views and exceptional service. Although passenger train service in the US and Canada has suffered greatly since the advent of the jet age. It's always a relaxing and stress free way to travel. There are still the many long distance lines with breathtaking views, whether in the USA with the California Zephyr or in Canada with The Canadian. Perhaps one day you could invite your grandson on a coast-to-coast train journey where he will experience the peace with his own eyes rather than through a screen 😇
Just did a trip Toronto to Ottawa, business class with the Older Budd built cars, Ottawa to Montreal, business class in the new Siemens equipment, and Montreal to Toronto in the LRC equipment. Great way to travel, and great service as well on board.
From my personal experience of travel on Via Rail, service has been superb on every journey, both Business Class and Standard Class, also on the Ocean Sleeper from Montreal to Halifax.
Thanks for a preview on this train journey. I’ll be flying from Minnesota to Montreal for four days next May. Going to explore the city, before I board the same train , VIA #61. I will be heading to Toronto for a few days, and I will be meeting up with my parents who will be coming in on Amtraks Maple 🍁 Leaf Then, a few days in Toronto, before we board The Canadian! Heading all the way from Toronto to Vancouver!
Interesting. I thought LRC trains had been replaced with more modern ones a long time ago. Via Rail have announced brand-new trains for this year if I'm not mistaken. I'd prefer that you include a voice narration with optional sub-titles, rather than just on-screen text that can't be turned off.
Via Rail has just unveiled a special livery with the 18th Siemens Venture delivered. This means, out of an order of 32 trainsets, 14 are still in production (or not yet delivered). Thus, LRC will still be used along with HEP cars on some routes. www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/via-rail-canada-unveils-specially-painted-corridor-trainset/ For my videos, I prefer to keep my anonymity. Thank you so much for your support and your comment 🖖
My apologies if I wasn't very clear in my video. Indeed you are right Via serves complementary alcohol on board the train. However, not in the Via lounge🙃
A Correction on your Sub title, that train never crosses the Saint Lawrence River ( I rode that train at least 25 times) , what you crossed there was Lake of 2 mountains on the north west side of Montreal, you would have had to go Due south to cross the Saint Lawrence.
I always wondered why Via doesn’t have food in the lounges. It wouldn’t make sense if it’s because they give you meals on the train because Amtrak does the same but they have food in their lounges
I think it is a budget or a service policy issue. Via don't have that much business traveler compared to the Amtrak NEC. So, I guess for Via Rail, fruit and granola bar is enough as there's will be a meal on board.
Making video is just my hobby and I do have a full time job. I will do better on my following videos and try to keep up with real life timeline. Many thanks for your support 🖖
Montreal Central station is fully underground. So, there's many entrances. The access by car will be via 895 de la Gauchetiere West. Otherwise, by foot there's an entrance at the corner of Mansfield St & René-Lévesque Blvd W, 800 René-Lévesque Blvd W or many underground connection with Place Ville-Marie and Bonaventure metro station.
I´m from Brazil and I'm planning to visit Canada in January 2024. Does the business class train from Montreal to Toronto allow large luggages? Thank you
According to the new baggage policy, business class will retain the current 2 large carry-on items rule. Via Rail trains have a luggage rack for a larger bag at the entrance of the car and for smaller idem, you can store them in the overhead bin. Have a fun and safe trip. www.viarail.ca/en/new-baggage-policy-preview
My 6 year old grandson and I just watched this. His comment was, “It looks so peaceful to ride on the train,” this coming from a child who’s flown multiple times. I took the train recently from Ottawa to QC and my sister recommended upgrading to Business. Thank you for recapturing that experience. I live in TN and look forward to an encore.
Thank you very much for your support. I hope one day your grandson can be a rail fan too 😉
Train travel in North America was once synonymous with majestic views and exceptional service. Although passenger train service in the US and Canada has suffered greatly since the advent of the jet age. It's always a relaxing and stress free way to travel. There are still the many long distance lines with breathtaking views, whether in the USA with the California Zephyr or in Canada with The Canadian.
Perhaps one day you could invite your grandson on a coast-to-coast train journey where he will experience the peace with his own eyes rather than through a screen 😇
Just did a trip Toronto to Ottawa, business class with the Older Budd built cars, Ottawa to Montreal, business class in the new Siemens equipment, and Montreal to Toronto in the LRC equipment. Great way to travel, and great service as well on board.
Indeed, beside the train speed and Canadian bureaucracy, I have nothing to complain about Via Rail.
@@NotYourAvgTravel shout out from Pittsburgh, but Via Rail awesome but still love my AMTRAK!
From my personal experience of travel on Via Rail, service has been superb on every journey, both Business Class and Standard Class, also on the Ocean Sleeper from Montreal to Halifax.
Thanks for a preview on this train journey. I’ll be flying from Minnesota to Montreal for four days next May.
Going to explore the city, before I board the same train , VIA #61. I will be heading to Toronto for a few days, and I will be meeting up with my parents who will be coming in on Amtraks Maple 🍁 Leaf
Then, a few days in Toronto, before we board The Canadian! Heading all the way from Toronto to Vancouver!
Did you liked "The Canadian"? Any positive or negative points?
Interesting. I thought LRC trains had been replaced with more modern ones a long time ago. Via Rail have announced brand-new trains for this year if I'm not mistaken. I'd prefer that you include a voice narration with optional sub-titles, rather than just on-screen text that can't be turned off.
Via Rail has just unveiled a special livery with the 18th Siemens Venture delivered. This means, out of an order of 32 trainsets, 14 are still in production (or not yet delivered). Thus, LRC will still be used along with HEP cars on some routes.
www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/via-rail-canada-unveils-specially-painted-corridor-trainset/
For my videos, I prefer to keep my anonymity. Thank you so much for your support and your comment 🖖
Business class definitely includes alcoholic beverage services. I can vouch for that!
My apologies if I wasn't very clear in my video. Indeed you are right Via serves complementary alcohol on board the train. However, not in the Via lounge🙃
Do they offer complimentary meals in business class like in planes??
Yes, Via Rail do offer complementary meal and alcohol drinks for business passenger 😁
A Correction on your Sub title, that train never crosses the Saint Lawrence River ( I rode that train at least 25 times) , what you crossed there was Lake of 2 mountains on the north west side of Montreal, you would have had to go Due south to cross the Saint Lawrence.
I always wondered why Via doesn’t have food in the lounges. It wouldn’t make sense if it’s because they give you meals on the train because Amtrak does the same but they have food in their lounges
I think it is a budget or a service policy issue. Via don't have that much business traveler compared to the Amtrak NEC. So, I guess for Via Rail, fruit and granola bar is enough as there's will be a meal on board.
Strange to see a wintertime video posted in September
Making video is just my hobby and I do have a full time job. I will do better on my following videos and try to keep up with real life timeline. Many thanks for your support 🖖
u left out the most important detail...what is the fare for economy and business class?
Generally speaking, Toronto-Montreal in economy class is around 50-100$. Business class is the double of economy class.
Amtrak also uses Central Station.
Amtrak just resume Adirondack service since September. It was put on halt since April due to track safety issue.
Hi where exactly the location of central station?
Montreal Central station is fully underground. So, there's many entrances. The access by car will be via 895 de la Gauchetiere West. Otherwise, by foot there's an entrance at the corner of Mansfield St & René-Lévesque Blvd W, 800 René-Lévesque Blvd W or many underground connection with Place Ville-Marie and Bonaventure metro station.
How many hours journey ?
Just a little bit more than 5 hours.
I´m from Brazil and I'm planning to visit Canada in January 2024. Does the business class train from Montreal to Toronto allow large luggages? Thank you
According to the new baggage policy, business class will retain the current 2 large carry-on items rule. Via Rail trains have a luggage rack for a larger bag at the entrance of the car and for smaller idem, you can store them in the overhead bin. Have a fun and safe trip.
www.viarail.ca/en/new-baggage-policy-preview