Ocean (train)

The Ocean (French: L'Océan), previously known as the Ocean Limited, is a passenger train operated by Via Rail in Canada between Montreal, Quebec, and Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is the oldest continuously operated named passenger train in North America. The Ocean's schedule takes approximately 22 hours, running overnight in both directions. Together with The Canadian and Via's corridor trains, the Ocean provides a transcontinental service across Canada.

Ocean
A Park car brings up the rear of No. 14 at Belmont, Nova Scotia, on August 13, 2005.
Overview
Service typeInter-city rail
StatusOperating
LocaleQuebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Canada
Current operator(s)Via Rail (1978–)
Former operator(s)IRC (1904–1918),
CN (1918–1978)
Ridership1,487 weekly (FY 2019)
Annual ridership78,353 (FY 2019)
WebsiteVia Rail - The Ocean
Route
TerminiMontreal, Quebec
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Distance travelled1,346 km (836 mi)
Average journey time21 hours and 51 minutes (Train 14 (Eastbound)), 21 hours and 53 minutes (Train 15 (Westbound))
Service frequencyThree trips in each direction per week.
Train number(s)14, 15
On-board services
Class(es)Economy and Sleeper Plus class
Seating arrangementsNo Reserved Economy seating
Catering facilitiesDining car, service car (takeout counter)
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Track owner(s)CN (since 2008)
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