Medication, diabetic passengers or passengers with respirators Passengers requiring medication during their trip must ensure that it is in their carry-on baggage. Diabetic passengers must carry a sufficient supply of disposable syringes. Insulin or any other medication that must be kept refrigerated may be given to the on-board attendant, provided that the train has a Skyline, Park or dining car. Passengers requiring oxygen during their trip are asked to bring their own equipment. With 48 hours' notice, VIA can provide voltage regulators on certain trains.
Passengers are also responsible for providing back-up equipment.
Return to Table of contents . Visually impaired passengers, guide animals VIA personnel will be pleased to provide visually impaired passengers with any information they require concerning the daily menus and other services they may wish on board trains or in stations. In sleeper cars, they can occupy a double bedroom for the price of an upper berth. The guide animal always travels free of charge. Return to Table of contents .