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'''The Ocean''' is [[VIA Rail Canada]]’s long-distance passenger train that operates between Montréal, Québec and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Traversing the lower St. Lawrence, New Brunswick, and into Nova Scotia, the overnight journey connects major Atlantic communities with Québec and the national rail network.

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| style="padding:4px 6px;" | [[VIA Rail Canada]]
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| style="padding:4px 6px;" | Montréal ↔ Halifax
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| style="padding:4px 6px;" | Long-distance, overnight, interprovincial
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| style="padding:4px 6px;" | Economy seating • Sleeper accommodations • Café/dining/lounge (service varies by consist)
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== Route and travel experience ==
The Ocean links Québec with the Maritimes via the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, through northern New Brunswick and across to Nova Scotia. Stations and schedules vary by timetable and season; VIA publishes current times and service notes.

== Classes and on-board services ==
* '''Economy:''' Reserved seating with access to café or snack service.  
* '''Sleeper accommodations:''' Berths/rooms and access to lounges/dining on many departures; overnight service allows arrival in Halifax or Montréal in the morning.  
* Families, seniors, students, and leisure travellers use the route for both tourism and essential travel.

== Operations and connections ==
The Ocean operates over host-railway tracks with dispatching by those railways. Connections in Montréal link to corridor services; local transit is available at many intermediate stops.

== Accessibility and safety ==
Accommodation for passengers with disabilities is available subject to equipment and station features; advance arrangements are recommended. Safety regulation is by [[Transport Canada]], with independent occurrence investigation by the [[Transportation Safety Board of Canada]].

== See also ==
* [[VIA Rail Canada]] • [[The Canadian (train)]] • [[Transport Canada]] • [[Canadian Transportation Agency]]

== External links (official) ==
* VIA Rail — The Ocean: https://www.viarail.ca/
[[Category:Rail transport in Canada]]
[[Category:Passenger rail transport]]
[[Category:Transport in Canada]]