This is a good question, in my opinion. I'm college age, and about 5' 7.5" with a lean build, and I find roomettes to be, while doable, not the most comfortable sleeping arrangements. How are VIA's cabins for one in comparison?I've found the berths in Amtrak Roomettes to be quite uncomfortable. The upper berths on Superliners are especially bad. The bedding seems to offer very poor support and the berths are narrow. I've looked at VIA Rail berth dimensions and they are a lot wider. How much better are VIA berths compared to Amtrak?
Edit: I mean the Budd Sleepers, not the Rens.
What's the difference exactly between full price berths/cabins and discounted fare berths/cabins?
The price.What's the difference exactly between full price berths/cabins and discounted fare berths/cabins?
You said that VIA berths are much more comfortable, then I don't think that's a subtle difference since Amtrak berths are not very comfortable, especially with all the wear and tear they're been taking. According to Amtrak's website, their lower berths are 2'4" and their upper berths are 2'0". Contrast this to VIA's berths at 3'7". That's not a subtle difference to me. No wonder VIA tickets cost so much, but then again, get a good deal and it's probably well worth your money compared to Amtrak, who rarely offers Sleeper deals.I don't think the Roomette beds on VIA are any larger than the Roomette beds on Amtrak. They are much more comfortable. They have a real mattress and very nice bedding.
It's somewhat of a personal preference though.. if someone wants a firmer bed... Amtrak may be more comfortable (but I can't imagine anyone preferring the Amtrak bedding... )
There are many subtle differences Amtrak to VIA.. but nothing too major. Agree the carry on policy is much more strict.
I like a really firm bed, but I'll take VIA's mattress, sheets, and comforter, with its duvet cover, (which might actually get washed between uses - unlike Amtrak's blanket which gets washed something like once every couple of months or so) any day - or night.It's somewhat of a personal preference though.. if someone wants a firmer bed... Amtrak may be more comfortable (but I can't imagine anyone preferring the Amtrak bedding... )
Why can't you just order one from the same manufacturer or a similar one?I like the blue Amblanket. In fact I'm ashamed to say I palmed one in my younger days and it's one of my regular pieces of bedding. It's thin and very warm.
It’s governed by the laws of the province the train is travelling thru:What's VIA's policy on drinking? I know Alberta and Manitoba have it at 18, how do they do it on board the train? By what province they're currently in?
I was a teenager when I swiped it. Immature and childish with less of a moral compass than one should have. I honestly am ashamed of it.Why can't you just order one from the same manufacturer or a similar one?I like the blue Amblanket. In fact I'm ashamed to say I palmed one in my younger days and it's one of my regular pieces of bedding. It's thin and very warm.
The berths in the open section sleeping car segments of the Canadian have the thickest (and widest) mattresses that you are likely to find on any train in North America. Definitely worth a ride before the train disappears from the transportation scene.I've found the berths in Amtrak Roomettes to be quite uncomfortable. The upper berths on Superliners are especially bad. The bedding seems to offer very poor support and the berths are narrow. I've looked at VIA Rail berth dimensions and they are a lot wider. How much better are VIA berths compared to Amtrak?
Edit: I mean the Budd Sleepers, not the Rens.
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