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This is my first post so mind formatting and that but, how viable is train surfing in Canada or really west coast (AB, BC, SASK?)
I haven’t tried it yet and I’m not sure I currently will but I’ve always thought how it would be a cool way to explore the side of Canada most rarely get to see.
If you’ve done it what’s your story and experience with it and do you have any tips or tricks for aspiring surfers?
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I used to know a guy..... unfortunately he left us some time ago.. RIP Steampunk
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The website openrailwaymap dot org has an extensive layout and mapping of the rail network in North America.
Quite intense with the zoom in.
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I read a [lengthy] story about a guy from the UK(?) who came here, did some train surfing, and went home. He came back a while later (months, years perhaps) to do a full cross-canada train hopping trip and they detained him at the border and said you can turn around and get on the next flight back to the UK, or come into Canada through customs and promptly be arrested for trespassing. They found a video or some evidence of him and issued a warrant in the months that he was at home in the UK. Cost him his flights to/from as well as all of the logistics, planning and time that went into his hopeful trip.
Be careful out there... CP Rail is one of the few organizations across Canada with their OWN DEDICATED POLICE FORCE. These aren't peace officers or security, they're equivalent to RCMP and can arrest you on site. They're also backed up by a huge national network that SPECIALIZES IN LOGISTICS. Timing, assurance, safety, security and loss prevention. Everyone has radios and they know how to use them. Logistics in Calgary manages most of North America and runs 24/7. There's even a publicly posted snitch hotline at most crossings and yards.
I would love to read stories about your successful endeavours train hopping across Canada, but this is my two cents. Read some threads like this one for more context.
The risk > the reward, IMO.
Good luck!
[last edit 7/11/2022 6:39 PM by flySparro - edited 1 times]
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Posted by flySparro
I read a [lengthy] story about a guy from the UK(?) who came here, did some train surfing, and went home. He came back a while later (months, years perhaps) to do a full cross-canada train hopping trip and they detained him at the border and said you can turn around and get on the next flight back to the UK, or come into Canada through customs and promptly be arrested for trespassing. They found a video or some evidence of him and issued a warrant in the months that he was at home in the UK. Cost him his flights to/from as well as all of the logistics, planning and time that went into his hopeful trip.
Be careful out there... CP Rail is one of the few organizations across Canada with their OWN DEDICATED POLICE FORCE. These aren't peace officers or security, they're equivalent to RCMP and can arrest you on site. They're also backed up by a huge national network that SPECIALIZES IN LOGISTICS. Timing, assurance, safety, security and loss prevention. Everyone has radios and they know how to use them. Logistics in Calgary manages most of North America and runs 24/7. There's even a publicly posted snitch hotline at most crossings and yards.
I would love to read stories about your successful endeavours train hopping across Canada, but this is my two cents. Read some threads like this one for more context.
The risk > the reward, IMO.
Good luck!
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I appreciate your reply cause this is really good info to know. I’ve always heard the Europe side of things where there seems to be less organization and can sometimes get away with hopping on a train inside cities and that. I figured NA would be harder and need special planning. Do you have any other resources or info on the best way too plan something like this?
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Posted by Zikan
The website openrailwaymap dot org has an extensive layout and mapping of the rail network in North America.
Quite intense with the zoom in.
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Oh jeez I never realized how few railways there are in Canada. I thought there would be more because I have a friend who works as a welder for some in remote areas. Thanks for the resource!
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Posted by bbyman
I used to know a guy..... unfortunately he left us some time ago.. RIP Steampunk
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I’m sorry for your loss. I would’ve loved to meet him. Did he ever give you any advice or info for train surfing?
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