24hrs in a PRIVATE SLEEPER CABIN - VIA Rail The Ocean | Halifax to Montreal

[@mremumerm]

nice video. Might need a note that Berths and Single Cabins are only available in Peak Season, so off season say End of October to April, you need to get the double cabins Renaissance Cars, which you referred to as more modern, where single travelers end up paying a 15% surcharge

[@NokiTravels]

Great point, never even considered this

[@hellhoundactual8201]

Haligonian Native Here always nice to see my city pop up in these kinds of vids

[@NokiTravels]

I agree! I’m from Moncton and I get that same feeling about Atlantic Canada :)

[@hellhoundactual8201]

@@NokiTravels We're such a niche little city. I think we're mostly on the map now cause of Trailer Park Boys lmfao

[@archiescottincny]

Appreciate your care and thought producing these fine episodes. Glad to see the growth you have made. Best wishes.

[@NokiTravels]

Thank you for your continuing support!!

[@pykepyke_]

Yes, I've used them before, it's convenient in the middle of the nigh.🙂 I've only traveled on the the Canadian before, I preferred the pull down bed layout of those cabins. It made for much more usable floor space. The service on Via's sleeper trains is both nostalgic and wonderful. It's a big draw, I hope it never changes and the staff are a big part of that. Thank you for sharing this story!

[@tim_the_traveler]

Looks like I'm not the only one who had this suddenly pop up on their recommended feed. That all being said, it is a good example of what to expect of a long distance train ride, thou there is a lot to be said about the efficiency of train travel compared to things like pains and what not, there is nothing more magical then the glorious views and experiences you can get from such a journey.

[@NokiTravels]

It’s worth noting that yes, one can drive this exact route and it only takes 10 hours compared to the 22 it takes on the train, but I tend to find I remember the train trips far easier :)

[@ianrobertsonpiano]

Just did exactly this trip on NYE and it's exactly as you documented - and a treasure for Canadians to enjoy. May it long keep travelling the rails to the Maritimes. (And hopefully some day they'll fix those NB lines and make them run faster...)

[@NokiTravels]

Glad you enjoyed your trip, thank you for watching!

[@louiseahrens5575]

Wow! That video brought back memories. I travelled on this train frequently as it was cheaper than taking a plane! I had the privilege of travelling in each class over those few years in the early 70s when there was still train service from Halifax to Sydney and I could transfer trains at Truro to my home town-a long time ago. Those “older’ cars were the newer ones when I last took the Ocean and had my own room. Yes, we had the dome car on our trips to Montreal. Nice to see the old Halifax station is still there.

[@rhysphil9332]

Great video. Thanks for highlighting how long the stops were. Can you ask for additional servings of food if you're still hungry. Those portions look fairly small.

[@NokiTravels]

Thanks for watching!! There’s a canteen service available to everyone on the train, it costs extra for everyone but you can get cheap snacks or light meals. Beverages (excluding alcoholic ones) are free for sleeper class passengers in the canteen Happy travels!

[@GregSmith803]

Great video - informative… Thanks for sharing!

[@BrianKilgoreCanada]

Yes, I want to see Europe, via your work. --BAK

[@snotrajohnson]

I’ve taken that train before, but from Truro NS to Bathurst NB and back again, a few times in economy class. It was fantastic! Loved it! So much more comfortable than either a car or plane, so much more room and being able to walk around. And really, it didn’t take that much more time than driving and no stress of actually driving that distance through moose country made it totally worth the extra time. The food from the snack car (sandwiches, etc) was tasty, and the views were absolutely wonderful. All in all, very enjoyable!

[@williamharris8367]

The additional challenge is the absence of public transit in both Truro and Bathurst, so be prepared to walk once the train arrives at the station.

[@snotrajohnson]

@@williamharris8367 I started my journey 1.5 hours from Truro as it was, so car parking at the station solved that end of the trip.

[@ChrisH-1952]

Excellent! A lot of research for clips and careful editing is apparent. What a pity about the turning arrangements in Halifax. It's a shame that a private company can take away heritage like that. Nevertheless, this really looks like a great journey. Looking forward to your take on European railways.

[@NokiTravels]

All of us who work this route are endlessly upset at that company for the results. It's still a fantastic train trip, one of the most unique in the world

[@jeanwhite2705]

Thank you, Noki, I truly appreciated your video showing your rail travels from my home NS to Montreal. I enjoyed your love of travel and your travelling spirit, showing thru your video. And I just saw your leader at the end “Hell Paris”. I also have a profound love for Europe and especially all things France related. I look forward to seeing more of your travels there.

[@suddenlysolo2170]

Thanks for sharing! I may take this trip im the future. I'm taking the Canadian from Edmonton to Toronto - and back - over Christmas this year. I'll get on the train on Christmas Eve and return home on New Year's Eve. I can't wait!

[@StealthyNinjaAviation]

I am also an Atlantic Canadian. I live in PEI (not specifying community for privacy reasons). I specialize in aviation related content such as plane spotting, random objects with contrails, and aviation moments.

[@newworldgirl]

thanks for posting great video

[@hipflask]

Great video !!! I’ve taken that exact train route with the 2 person cabin

[@NokiTravels]

Two person cabin is so nice! If I’m lucky while working the train I get to have one of those rooms, I love them

[@SheevStalin309]

I'm taking it next week with the two person cabin, looking forward to it!

[@Lazzeroni-NorCal]

VIA looks so much nicer than Amtrak. Thanks! Great video!

[@NokiTravels]

Have only been in an Amtrak economy, which was from Toronto to Niagara Falls. Would love to take an Amtrak sleeper though, I’m planning on it in the future

[@yuanquanli8458]

Thanks for your sharing, and I am preparing for an Ocean trip from Halifax to Montreal in June!😃

[@yuanquanli8458]

😘And Welcome to Asia to have a try for the railload here for moving massive population everyday, in China, Japan and Thailand etc.

[@DT-us3kd]

So are we ! Hubby is going to F1 Grand Prix in Montreal and we are looking forward to this train trip immensely 😊

[@Transit-Railfan-Canada]

it was great seeing you i thank you

[@TinyCanadian]

Have always been curious about this train line. Great video

[@NokiTravels]

Appreciate your comment 🫶🫶

[@ericcaissie8099]

Merci pour ton excellent video. Tu m'as convaincu que le "sleeper class" sera + qu' adéquat pour ma fille de Moncton à Montréal la semaine prochaine. J'ai également de beaux souvenirs d'enfance dans les trains Via 🚆

[@NokiTravels]

C’est bon! Le sleeper class est très utile pour les groupes de deux où trois, c’est un peu cher mais c’est une voyage inoubliable :))

[@Steve-xf4uv]

I enjoyed your description of the train and services. Good reporting, and born in Miramichi which is where I travel to when I take the Ocean (brother lives there), but WOW, an Ottawa Senators tee shirt, way to go !!

[@NokiTravels]

Was born in Miramichi too!

[@V-gw8jt]

Thanks for the shots of the Miramichi, brings back many memories ,i was born and raised there as well, sure do miss the place

[@EuropeanMapping]

I would love to take that train some day and visit the Maritimes.

[@NokiTravels]

Just do it! The Maritimes are absolutely lovely, winter and summer. Winter trains are usually cheaper and have the same stunning views, but summer trains have the better weather!

[@EuropeanMapping]

hmm I'm a uni student in Montreal so maybe during our winter break ill go.@@NokiTravels

[@RonLangley-tj5dd]

hello that was subway a shop ooh yum

[@tsumiproductions]

So im watching this as someone who wants to take a across canada someday, just for the experience. Live in halifax and i'm curious about the sleeper car experience. Im listening and i hear that you grew up in miramichi. Me too! Small world. Thanks for sharing

[@NokiTravels]

I didn’t really grow up there, I was born on the reserve there though. I grew up in Sackville 🤘

[@louiseahrens5575]

Save up and take a friend or family across Canada by train. I did it twice: once with my Dad,and second time 22 years later with my husband and children. We used a variety of class fares to get to Vancouver, and would stop off for a couple of days at a city, rent a car and tour the area, and get back on the next train to come through. It took a bit of planning and saving but was well worth the memories! On that second trip with the family, I was pleasantly surprised to see another young family doing the same thing: pulling the children out of school and touring Canada. Great geography lesson. I wish more Canadians would take the time to view the country on the ground by rail.

[@lunawense6288]

@@louiseahrens5575 Not sure what tax bracket you live in but families these days cannot afford such a luxury especially young families. This kind of trip is easily 20 grand or more now. Far beyond the reaches of anyone that isn't upper-class.

[@hunsbergermatt]

I took this train a few months back...Montreal to Bathurst..your take on it is heartfelt and a great joy to share...it was a good thing...thank you

[@NokiTravels]

Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it :)

[@ushnishchakravarty]

Thats a sweet ending to your video....kudos! Will be waiting for more videos like this

[@NokiTravels]

Many more to come! I’m a big train buff so it’s one of my favourite things to film :)

[@ushnishchakravarty]

Yes indeed

[@stinkyroadhog1347]

I think the future for long distance travel on VIA is relatively bright. Considering how much people like the BUDD steel cars, it's likely that a new long distance fleet could use cars heavily based on the design and construction of the originals. I also hope they expand on sleeper options. I think the open berths and such are a great budget option. It just sucks that the berths themselves have no power outlets which is unacceptable when economy seating does. I've had experience in both Renaissance and BUDD sleepers. I vastly prefer the BUDD sleeper due to how quiet it was. Also the large drawing room for 3 was very spacious and comfortable. I love the clever use of space and the beds were wonderful. Hoping the Ocean will someday soon get an observation car of some sorts or maybe a new turning solution such as a turntable or a new wye could be built cause the route the Ocean takes is beautiful and perfect for an observatory car

[@hockeyfanice7371]

Last time I went on the Ocean, there was an observation car, although that was in 2019.

[@lunawense6288]

Sadly the federal government has decided to let the crown corp die. It cannot be sustained without federal investment to replace the aging rail cars. As of recent they've begun to seriously show their age with numerous being taken off the tracks for good every year as maintenance crews can no longer maintain them. VIA has publicly spoken on the issue and stated that in the near future all rail travel will cease outside of the main Ontario corridor because there will literally be no trains left. If they're replaced it will not be with proper steel cars of sturdy build but instead outsourced to dirt cheap labor it will very likely be given to a corrupt company who will magically triple the price of the contract for tax payers once the deal is sealed. Many love VIA and the rail cars but the whole reason we're sitting on such outdated trains in the first place is because the governments let them slowly die over the past few decades. They needed money 25 years ago. Now? even if they're given money to build it may very well be too late by the time everything is sorted and delivered VIA will likely have gone out of business if they cannot think of a solution FAST. In as early as 10 years they're going to be left with a skeleton crew of working equipment.

[@royrunions]

Great video! Glad I was able to view it before taking 'The Ocean' from Halifax to Montreal next week. I'm interested in knowing the speed I'm travelling, so do you mind me asking which speed app you've downloaded on your phone?

[@NokiTravels]

Thanks for watching! It’s a website, tsimobile.viarail.ca It’ll ask you to choose a train number (in your case, either 15 from Halifax or 14 from Montreal) and it’ll show you the speed, current location, time until following stops, etc. It’s very handy, even for us crew members haha

[@royrunions]

That's awesome.@@NokiTravels Thanks so much!

[@CharlesMatheson-w1z]

British Columbia joined the confederation with the agreement that we would have affordable rail connecting us to the rest of Canada, it seems that it took two minutes for that to disappear.

[@NokiTravels]

Well if it weren’t for that agreement, I’m pretty certain neither the Ocean nor the Canadian would exist anymore…so I’m thankful for that

[@bro_beans]

its such a shame they dont have those dome cars anymore..

[@MeITellYou]

The stupidity

[@bluenose8651]

I know, that was my main memory of this train, took a ride from halifax to Montreal on this train as a kid and the dome was my favourite part of the trip

[@orthicon9]

We took the Ocean from Moncton to Montreal (and back). It was great. Next time I'd try to book a cabin (both ways) with seats that faced forward. Also try to get the side with a view of the water. The best part was that we stayed in the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, which was built over the train station. No hassle with getting a shuttle ride from out in the boonies. You just go upstairs and walk over to reception.

[@NokiTravels]

The crew used to stay in that hotel but it was long before I was hired. Looks like a wonderful hotel

[@RyTI158]

I think I seen your train cuz I live in truro near the railway and I watch basically every train if I'm not in school

[@NokiTravels]

You may have then, the #15 usually goes by at around 2:20 every day!

[@SantiagoVelezRestrepo]

Thanks a lot for this video, I did The Canadian in July Toronto-Vancouver, next week I’ll do The Corridor and Ocean to Halifax, so happy that I’m going to see many things at daylight, perhaps the short duration of daylight, I have a question, can I use in economy dinning car in off season time or just for sleepers cars? Thanks a lot for the infoo

[@sasgrafix]

11:23 Geez... That's the second video I saw that the train passes trough my hometown village (Rivière-Trois-Pistoles, QC), after sunrise, but still hours late! (Question: what happened at the Saint-Simon siding to wait for so long, if other than the Halifax-bound one who departed late itself?)

[@rriiley]

Hey Noki, great video! I remember years ago when the ocean only had the renaissance cars, now there is the mix with the stainless steel and renaissance cars. Since you work on the route, what determines whether you are seated in renaissance coach or stainless steel coach? I prefer the renaissance coach cars on longer journeys as I find the seats more comfortable. I will be travelling again soon on the ocean and hope to be sitting in the ren cars! Cheers 🎉

[@NokiTravels]

I'm gonna copy/paste my answer from another person who commented something very similar: "From what I’ve seen, usually it’s not done “by request,” the cars are chosen by the crew morning of departure based upon destinations (for example, all Montreal in front Renaissance, Moncton and Bathurst in HEP, etc). If you’re travelling off peak season, most often times you can ask to sit in Renaissance. Sometimes in the peak season you can ask as well but they keep it like that for organizational purposes, so they usually don't grant preference if it breaks organization on a busy train. If you go all the way end of the line you have a better chance that your request is met." Hope this helps!

[@NokiTravels]

also, thanks for watching!

[@CasualSpud]

It's a shame north American rail is so pitiful.. overpriced, never on time and not as safe as it should be.

[@camberweller]

I sometimes wonder whether only videographers can afford this. If it ain’t tax deductible (or with an employee discount) you probably can’t afford it.

[@Trigger200284]

The train is SO expensive, I’ve priced out VIA rail so many times. Costs more than flying and takes allot longer than driving. This “24 hour” trip is like 13-14 hours driving in a car, it’s easily done in a day with some conviction for pennies compared to the train ticket. Only a fool would take the train.

[@eduardoking8402]

I took the VIA train six times in the past 2 mths. Each time it was late arriving by at least 30 mins! One time, it was late departing by 20 mins. Sigh.

[@Trigger200284]

@@eduardoking8402 VIA needs competition and things would change. It will never happen, CN is too busy striking for more money to see that they could pad their books with passenger services.

[@patty109109]

@@Trigger200284 nobody’s doing this to save money or time. I think it’s just about the experience.

[@lw4713]

Thank you for posting this video! One of the most informed ones I have watched yet. I frequently travel on the Ocean in economy class. Due to no assigned seating, I never know which car I will be placed in, HEP or Renaissance....I prefer Renaissance. How many I request this with Via rail?

[@NokiTravels]

Thanks for watching! From what I’ve seen, usually it’s not done “by request,” the cars are chosen based upon your destination (for example, all Montreal in front Renaissance, Moncton and Bathurst in HEP, etc). If you’re travelling off peak season, most often times you can ask to sit in Renaissance. Sometimes in the peak you can ask as well but they keep it like that for organizational purposes. If you go all the way end of the line you have a better chance that your request is met. Hope this helps!

[@lw4713]

Thank you ! I go from Truro to Montreal and back. I will try asking to be seated differently.

[@ianshand3739]

I'm surprised Amtrak hasn't proposed a route from Boston to Halifax. Then I think to myself, once Halifax is an urban area greater-than one-million people, it will happen.

[@qjtvaddict]

Too far you need a high speed line for that

[@ianshand3739]

@@qjtvaddict Absolutely. They could build the network to handle speeds of 400 km/h. Run the trains at 300 km/h. Boston-Halifax: 3 hours, 42 minutes.

[@nanettecormier8513]

I love this train trip. I didn't realize it was still running. Thank you!!

[@NokiTravels]

You're welcome!

[@Edwards-Videos]

1:48 I have used a toilet in my own roomette a number of times over the years.

[@danieletkim]

Can you confirm that the chateau and manor car are only for the crew or general passenger can book a sleeping accomodation on them

[@stanpatterson5033]

You mentioned that you are a train attendant. I have a question about that, wondering how it works. Does the crew remain with the train end-to-end, or does the crew switch off when it meets the opposing train (14-15) and send the crews back? Obviously all crew need rest. I didn't know if they had quarters on the train, and the crew just shifts each other off, or how it's done. I took the train, when VIA was a brand-new entity, back in 78 or 79. Went from Ottawa (LONG before the Senators returned) to Montreal, then Ocean to Truro, then whatever the name of the train is that went from Truro to Sydney. We visited relatives down there for 2 weeks, then the return trip back in the reverse order. Back then, I wasn't paying close attention to how the crews did their thing. However, I do vividly recall that the crew were great. Hope THAT part hasn't changed any.

[@NokiTravels]

Crew from Halifax goes straight to Montreal with a sleep period, the Moncton crew go the whole way and does the overnight shift. Engineers change every few hours, including when both 14 and 15 meet

[@CurtisStuart27]

Was the train really that empty? It looks like no one is in economy. Also, why were the HEP seats taped off like that?

[@NokiTravels]

The train leaving Halifax had people seated in other cars, likely the Renaissance. The HEP car was taped off to ensure people getting on overnight (Mont-Joli, Rimouski, Riviere-de-Loup) would have spots that could seat couples together. Leaving Halifax was i think 70 people altogether, but 50 got on in Moncton, and another 35 on in Bathurst. Leaving Halifax is pretty chill most times

[@CurtisStuart27]

@@NokiTravels Makes sense. Do you know what time of year they add the HEP cars? I want to visit Halifax next May and want to make sure I can sit in a Renaissance car. Or do they keep HEP coaches/sleepers on all year round?

[@NokiTravels]

@@CurtisStuart27 the HEP/Renaissance coaches stay on year round, it’s the sleeper that’s usually taken off when it’s not peak season. The service manager usually determines who sits where based on destinations (for example, hypothetically, anyone going to Montreal sits in HEP, Moncton, Bathurst, and Campbellton sits in Renaissance, etc). If it’s not peak season, just ask the SM to sit in the Renaissance, but if it’s peak season, every seat is usually filled so your request may not be met

[@jimfrisk688]

Thanks for the detailed video. Which is better-a roommate/cabin for 1 in a ren sleeper or chateau? I’ve heard a noisy night if your sleeper is behind the engines. Maybe go with whatever sleepers are in rear of train? What does one if assigned to a roomette/cabin for one in a rear-facing seat? If you don’t want to be rear-facing while traveling can you just put bed down and lay on that anytime in the room? Sit on the toilet?!?! lol

[@NokiTravels]

I find the older Chateau cars are noisy and the move/shake a lot more than the Renaissance, but usually I find I sleep well if I have my noise cancelling headphones. Plus, the beds are larger. Renaissance rooms are modern, clean, great suspension so they don’t move around as much, but my gripes is that the beds are more flimsy/smaller, and the air circulation is super dry and makes my throat sore when I wake up. To each their own!

[@justinbarter479]

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador is the second biggest city in Atlantic Canada, not Moncton.

[@lovelylady526]

No way, not in the same room!

[@fardin3371]

hey there, whats the best way to go from halifax to Toronto, specially during Christmas, the prices via plane are atrocious, are any Bus/Train services viable?

[@NokiTravels]

There used to be a means to do it by bus but not since COVID. To do that by train, you’d need to leave Halifax on either a Sunday, Wednesday or Friday on VIA Train #15 (The Ocean), and then on the following day connect to either train 65 or train 67 (depending on how late the ocean is, usually it’ll be train 67 that leaves Montreal at 1:20pm), which will then take you right to Toronto Union

[@dronedream5392]

Can I have the option of choosing my cabin the right or left side of the train( the most scenic side) ?

[@johne.worsham8608]

American trains would be on time if they were under private ownership and ran sololy independent of Amtrak which is a major conglomerate and monopolizer

[@JohnEngels-pl6cs]

Why can't they just add/ detach the dome-car in Moncton?

[@NokiTravels]

A) Moncton station's other track hasn't been touched since 2013 and I doubt that they want to spend any money on it, therefore eliminating a place to put it B) it would at at minimum half an hour to the already 22 hour route, since they have to cut the power to the whole train to add it on, and then connect all the wires. It'd be inconvenient for everyone, unfortunately

[@JohnEngels-pl6cs]

half an hour seems like a drop in the bucket for a 22 hour ride, and Moncton is already one of the longer stops right? There's gotta be another stop where they could add it there in Moncton or elsewhere. The Halifax trainyard / blame it on a Singapore company just sounds like a typical VIA excuse 😅 #BRINGBACKTHEDOME! @@NokiTravels

[@bad1788]

Oh hey its a wild Noah on my home page 😊

[@NokiTravels]

Oh hey it’s a wild Amanda on my KZbin video 😱

[@harkiratbhalla]

Hi Noki i plan to move to toronto and i have a big bag of 23 KG and 7 KG bag. which should be the best route .... Plane or Train. If train should i pick economy or something else

[@TwistedBlonde]

The $500 for the two bed cabin is that for both people? It it one way or round trip?

[@clamjuicecartel]

Montreal ia definitely not the 2nd largest french speaking city. Paris, Kinshasa, Casablanca, Abidjan, Yaounde...

[@helenamoreira4644]

I have one question, does the toilet bowl and sink smell? haha, sorry for the question >

[@alwhit7780]

I actually live here in Halifax

[@lindastent-campbell5130]

Moncton is NOT the second largest city in the Atlantic Canada. St. John's, NL, has about 120k.

[@NokiTravels]

@@lindastent-campbell5130 Moncton Metro is at 170k as of 2021. Probably meant Maritime Canada but alas

[@biffstrong1079]

Only a twelve hour drive. So slow. It's a 2 1/2 hour flight. A sleeper is a need to have. If you got to go you got to go. The Old train seemed to stop everywhere. Did this trip once in a DayNighter. I'd never do that again. Nice Coverage of the Trip.

[@NokiTravels]

Thanks for sharing

[@williamharris8367]

I did this trip in the mid-1990s; I also had a compartment. The bed was comfortable, but the train made so many stops in small communities that I was constantly awakened by the shunting motions. I am very glad that I had the experience, but it is impractical for regular travel. Taking almost 24 hours to get from Halifax to Montreal, vs. a 2 hour flight (not considering the price differential).

[@NokiTravels]

The train is meant for those who want an adventure. If you are only looking to get to Montreal, take the plane, but if you want to experience Atlantic Canada and see what each area has to offer, and you don’t have a tight schedule, you can’t beat the train. That’s why so many senior citizens are so chill with delays and setbacks, they’re there for the train, it’s part of the journey :)

[@melanie453022]

I agree 100% with you.

[@glenn7887]

When is the best month to do this trip for the best experience/views?

[@NokiTravels]

It depends on preference, of course the summer time is when the train is the most lively but long delays are more common in the summer. February to April is usually pretty calm and the least busy season but the snowy views are just as nice

[@sbinalla3319]

I really wish that VIA got more funding and was taken more seriously by our government. I’m from Halifax but currently go to school in Moncton. I’d love to take the train between the two on weekends to see friends and family, but the scheduling of the trains and the almost double travel time compared to driving makes it not worth it for me unfortunately. It makes me sad hearing at 5:05 you talk about how the track quality between Moncton and Campbellton was allowed to degrade to the point where it now takes an extra three hours to get between the two. Rail is such a fun and relaxing way to travel and it's sad to see the way it's neglected here in Canada. I hope that one day we’re able to have a system like they have in Europe.

[@NokiTravels]

I really wish that the old Maritime Dayliner train would come back, daily round trips from Halifax to Saint John via Moncton six days a week. Sounds lovely

[@sbinalla3319]

@@NokiTravels that would be amazing

[@louiseahrens5575]

I agree with your comment about VIA. Sadly, more people need to use the trains in order for service to improve. I remember watching the rail liners going past our countryside on the way to Sydney. They were pretty much empty and the service from Halifax to Sydney was discontinued due to lack of use. I think the same happened everywhere in Canada. The improvement of roads and the excellent marketing of cars made rail travel almost obsolete.

[@Caleb-w6l]

I liked everything I saw, EXCEPT for one ugly detail. Having the toilet 'open' to the rest of the sleeper, that is, part of the room, is a real nasty touch. I would not knowingly book such a 'sleeper'. My wife and I are planning a holiday train tour, so I'm sure hoping the larger sleeping cars have a separate bathroom/shower room in the sleeper. The last time I travelled by VIA (Regina to Miramichi), our sleeper car DID have a separate shower/bathroom within the sleeper car. I tried seeking information from Via using their website's message form, but got no answer...not a good omen!

[@NokiTravels]

It’s just the roomettes that have the toilet in the room, all other beds have separate compartments for the toilets

[@Caleb-w6l]

@@NokiTravels Thanks for the update! Do any of those separate toilet compartments within the other sleeper cars also have showers? I do appreciate you taking the time to respond to me!

[@NokiTravels]

@@Caleb-w6l if you book a “Renaissance room with shower” then yes. There’s five of them per car, I think it’s rooms 2-6 that have them. The Berths, Double HEP Rooms (A, B, C, D) and roomettes all use a public shower in the car. Be careful when booking the Renaissance room with shower though, we usually refer to it as a “shoilet” since the toilet gets drenched when using the shower

[@Caleb-w6l]

@@NokiTravels Thank you again. One sees immediately that one needs to schedule one's activities appropriately! Love travelling by train...

[@yurkshirelad]

It's embarassing to think that train is the best we can do. Good ole Via Rail.

[@NokiTravels]

Much of it has promise in the future. The tracks is not really a problem VIA can solve since CN owns the tracks, but VIA announced a complete fleet replacement, so hopefully in under 10 years we’ll have new sleeper trains nationwide :)

[@candytoo3729]

No offense but the cost of Canadian trains is horrendous. I have taken on trains around the world and VIA is too expensive for even the most budget thoughtful traveller.

[@NokiTravels]

Can’t say you’re wrong at all…

[@camberweller]

It’s a vicious circle: it is too expensive for most, so ridership goes down, and with reduced riders they need to increase per person costs. There’s a very weird hole in the head of mass transport in Canada: the people who run it never seem to grasp the concept of providing something that people WANT to use.

[@avril2-e7l]

How much did it cost to Montreal

[@igaluitchannel6644]

Unfortunately, the cabins are booked months ahead.

[@NokiTravels]

I’ve seen some available at last minute deals, some open later this summer. Don’t lose hope friend 🙌

[@bernarddowd6446]

How is it that PSA, the operators of the Halifax container terminal can stop VIA from using the turn around loop? The pier property is owned by the Federal Government of Canada because it's a port of entry, the Chinese company is just the terminal operators. The jurisdiction of the port falls under Transport Canada. These Chinese companies need to get out of Canada.

[@Reptiliomorph]

Would love to take a train like that across Canada from one coast to the other.

[@NokiTravels]

I hope to do it one day as well!

[@kevincaldwell4707]

K i've taken this train to Montreal and back to Halifax, uncomfortable chairs, terrible wifi and most recently, in NB, the trains have been slowed down to 30km/h due to the poor quality of the tracks. So in conclusion, don't take this train!

[@NokiTravels]

To each their own, I enjoy the ride and I know many others do. The condition of the tracks is a real concern though, you’re right

[@albertpineda8398]

If I have the upper birth and no one has the lower birth can I just sleep in the bottom?

[@stephanecharbonneau9119]

If you travel alone, they wont put anyone else in the same room.

[@sunnylivingit]

Cost?

[@brucea9871]

He discussed that from 7:05 to 7:45. His private cabin is as cheap as $500 during times when there is not much demand but can be up to $1000 during peak travel times like summer and Christmas.

[@monikamichaelis-iw3to]

Because the tracks are so old there is a lot of shaking and rattling and the rails and cabins are worn out. No comparison to a european railway.

[@act_sion]

Montreal is no more the second most populous french speaking city. Paris is not even the first .

[@NokiTravels]

Shoot I forgot that DR of Congo also exists. Good call

[@Salmirche]

My Parents boarded a ship in Le Havre France end of November 1951 and landed in Halifax on December 4, 1951...then they took the train to Montreal and happily lived there until they passed....

[@NokiTravels]

Incredible story, it would have been the Ocean they took. It has an incredible story 🙌🙌

[@Trigger200284]

The train makes no sense. It costs more than a plane ticket and takes almost twice as long as driving…

[@joshgreencorn7309]

I took this train last year. Over priced and not comfortable at all and constantly being delayed and behind schedule

[@NokiTravels]

Either you find it comfy or not, I’ve seen both sides frequently. The lateness is due to CN’s tracks not being repaired in almost 30 years sadly

[@rjparry1]

22 hours on an old train or an hour and a half by plane for about 1/2 the price. Really hard to decide

[@NokiTravels]

The Train is not as expensive as a flight, but I can’t argue the time. If you only value how fast you can get somewhere and you can’t stop and appreciate the journey, then the train isn’t for you

[@mremumerm]

@@NokiTravels also hour and half by plane is misleading. I leave home one hour prior to train departure, walk to the station, I get to Montreal just walk out on am in City. Try doing that with the plane.

[@ericyoung7970]

It's too bad there aren't the passenger trains of the 60's and 70's still running today. Heavy weight cars steam heat way better meals and two eastbound and two west bound trains daily. Send that British crap back to the UK. Better still why not have a circle of track you can ride on for 24 hours and get off where you got on.

[@NokiTravels]

Circle route wouldn’t really work in Halifax given its geography

[@gd6576]

This is a poor advert of Canadian railway. Honest though. Thanks.

[@SharynMcDonald]

Did not finish watching the video. Please s - l- o- w down in your talking. You barely get done talking about one thing and you’re onto something else and the next shot. Very frustrating.

[@123benny4]

Oh boy, boring and tedious. I guess if you want the train experience, go for it. I'll take the plane.

[@NokiTravels]

To each their own 🙌