Tod MaffinCanadian Commentator, From Far and Wide · Emotional Support Canadian

Via Rail train review and tour

11 Jan 2012 · 3 min

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In this informal video segment, the reviewer (Speaker A) gives a hands‑on tour of a Via Rail one‑bedroom sleeper booth. He points out the compact dimensions and the various built‑in amenities: a toilet, sink, small table, shelf, curtain‑type door, ventilation and air‑conditioning controls, ceiling and mirror lights, a fan, power outlets, and a map. He demonstrates how the space converts into a bed by operating a handle. The reviewer also notes the presence of a single attendant per car who greets passengers and offers refreshments such as champagne, coffee, and cookies. The segment ends with a brief look at the adjacent smoking lounge. The tone is casual and descriptive, aimed at informing potential travelers about the practical aspects of the sleeper cabin.

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On board the train. I'm trying to be quiet. This is like the little one-bedroom booth that they give you. Not sure where to look. There we go. So it's very small, as you can imagine. You have a little area here for stuff to put in. There's towels. I brought some food along just in case, although they do serve you. This lovely seat is is in fact a toilet. So that's handy. And then there's a little sink here. Oh, I guess that's a little table with my own stuff. A little shelf for this. All homes should be designed this effectively. Place to hang your stuff. No hard door, it's just a curtain that you can zip. And then you get ventilation. Air conditioning controls. Push a button. There's one attendant per car. She came by and introduced herself, which was very nice. There's a light for the ceiling. There's a light over the mirror. There's a fan, which is right there. And there's power, thank God. And obviously a computer. I have a little map so I can see where I'm going, which is from here to there, and they have a little bit of that. And then this whole thing converts to a bed by holding down that handle, or doing something with that handle anyway. And that's it. Let's go see what else is around here. Little smoking lounge.
Would you like some champagne?
Uh, no thanks, I'm good. Little lounge.
Coffee, cookies.
And this is the cool part.
Very good.
Sorry.
Thank you. Which is true.