"I've spent 200 hours traveling roughly 6,000 miles on trains over the last four years, from 30-hour overnight rides to quick, three-hour journeys. I've taken trains in the US from the Northeast to the Southwest, into the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, and between the European countries of Austria, France, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. Along the way, I've tried out a wide range of seating options, from business and first classes to shared bunks and private cabins."
"In August of 2022, I spent six hours traveling in business class from Toronto to Montreal on Via Rail, Canada's main railroad system. It was my first time using Via Rail, and I was surprised by all the business-class offerings, from comfy seats to snacks and meals. It was better than my business-class Amtrak experiences in the US and totally worth the $200 ticket."
"I arrived at 7 a.m. for my 8:30 a.m. train to Montreal. A look at the refreshments offered in the lounge. Joey Hadden/Business Insider Via Rail's lounges are available to passengers traveling in business class, sleeper plus, prestige, and VIA Rail Premier members traveling in economy. Amtrak has lounges at select stations, too, but they're only free to access for first-class passengers."
I have spent 200 hours traveling roughly 6,000 miles on trains over four years, including routes across the US, Canada, and Europe. I experienced a range of seating options from economy to first class and sleeper accommodations. A six-hour business-class trip on Via Rail from Toronto to Montreal included comfortable seats, two tables per passenger, lounge access, priority boarding, and complimentary snacks and meals. Via Rail serves over 400 stations in eight provinces and offers lounges to business-class and certain loyalty members. The business-class experience on Via Rail felt superior to comparable Amtrak services and justified the $200 fare.
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