Vancouver to Toronto by train in December: How warm is the cabin?
I'm thinking about traveling from Vancouver to Toronto in early December, on ViaRail. But I often get a little chilly on Amtrak from Vancouver to Seattle, and I'm worried that going through the Rockies will be uncomfortably cold for me. Does the cabin stay reasonably warm (high teens to low twenties)? And when the train makes station stops, how bad are the drafts?
Update: I took the trip, and I was comfortably warm the entire time. Station stops did not send chills through the cabin. However, the vestibule areas between cars are not insulated, so wearing a light hoodie made walking between cars more comfortable. The hoodie was also nice in the observation car, which was cooler than the rest of the train. I brought a blanket, but I could have stayed warm without it.
The train made a few stops where we could get out, walk around, and buy some food. Having warm clothes was essential for these. Winnipeg's waterfront district was beautiful, but it was -15º that night.
Best Answer
An ambiguous of sorts.
1) The temperature inside is going to fluctuate based on the outside temperature and whether it is day or night.
2) Define warm? For me, I can handle the cold a lot better than you apparently can. A comfortable warm cabin for me could be too chilly for you.
Your best option is to bring a sweater, a jacket, and a blanket and you can wrap yourself in layers depending on the indoor temperature and how long the doors stay open for.
I've always thought that planes/trains/etc keep a cooler temperature than most people would like. Reason being, it's a lot easier for you individually to keep yourself warm than it is to keep yourself cool.
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What are the cabins like on VIA Rail?
There is a small storage space in the cabin, as well a private toilet, sink, and mirror. At night, the sofa chair is removed, and lower-level beds extend out from the wall over the toilet, or upper-level beds pull down from the wall. Shared restroom and shower facilities are also convenient to these cabins.Is it safe to travel by train in the winter?
Snow and Ice Are Not Very Nice The tighter the lines get, the more likely they are to snap. The same effect is seen on the rails themselves, making any points welded together particularly vulnerable. This means the trains must operate at much slower speeds to safely travel.Can you shower on VIA Rail?
Shower amenities are provided in your cabin (towels, shampoo and soap). Additional amenities are available in Prestige class. At VIA Rail, safety is our top priority. Our onboard staff will take you through our procedures shortly after boarding.Does VIA Rail have a microwave?
Passengers in all classes of service do not have access to self-serve microwave ovens in any car. Passengers cannot bring their own food to refrigerate or heat up unless it is for medical reasons or severe allergies. The only exception is baby formula and baby foods.Train from Toronto to Vancouver. 4500 kms. 4 Days. Economy Class. Winter.
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