8:38 AM: Today marks my first train trip. I’m going to Montréal for an OIQ meeting and I’m traveling first class. This means that I have access to the tran station first class lounge where I’m currently wrinting these lines from via a wireless access. I must that I’m impressed with the nice appearance of the lounge and level of comfort. Getting my tickets was a breeze as the confirmation email contains a bar code and upon arrival at the station, you simply scan this bar code at a self-service station and out comes your tickets. I’ll be writing more entries from the train along the day.
9:54 AM: I’m on the train right now and just finished breakfast. Breakfast was nice, we had a mushroom omelet served with sausage and ham, a small fruit dish, juice and coffee. We boarded the train around 8:45AM before the rest of the passengers since I was in first class. I admit I’m surprised at how many people were taking the train! There is a lot of leg room for sure although it was pretty tight we eating. I’m also surprised at how much shaking there is. It’s not too bad but it seems worse than a regular bus ride. The wagon itself is pretty quiet although we do here easily the horn when crossing roads (which happens very often).
10:45 AM: Just reached Montréal’s train station. More later!
5:20 PM: I’m back at the Montréal train station. I should be be boarding in about 20 minutes. I see someone I know, more later.
Next day: I couldn’t connect in the train itself for an unknown reason so that’s why I couldn’t provide additional updates.
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October 20th, 2006 at 10:21
And I guess there’s WiFi access, otherwise you wouldn’t be writing from the train.
Is the WiFi access free for first class travelers?
October 22nd, 2006 at 18:53
Yes, there is WiFi access in the first class lounge and the train. Not free but available to 1st class only I think…
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