{"id":199503,"date":"2019-12-19T22:20:26","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T22:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usa.timesofnews.com\/traveling-amtrak-for-the-holidays-what-passengers-riding-the-rails-need-to-know.html"},"modified":"2019-12-19T22:20:26","modified_gmt":"2019-12-19T22:20:26","slug":"traveling-amtrak-for-the-holidays-what-passengers-riding-the-rails-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usa.timesofnews.com\/breaking-news\/travel\/traveling-amtrak-for-the-holidays-what-passengers-riding-the-rails-need-to-know.html","title":{"rendered":"Traveling Amtrak for a holidays? What passengers roving a rails need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em__fp gnt_em_vp__tp gnt_em__el\" aria-label=\"Video - Amtrak introduces a Avelia Liberty\"><button class=\"gnt_em_vp_a gnt_em_vp__tp_a\" data-g-r=\"vp_ap vp_tg\" data-c-vpattrs=\"{muted:true,bContent:false,vidNum:1,docking:true}\" data-c-vpdata=\"{adsEnabled:true,awsPath:travel,byline:USA TODAY,canonicalURL:,contentSourceCode:USAT,createDate:2016-08-30T16:00:35.917Z,credit:USA TODAY,duration:104980,headline:,hlsURL:https:\/\/secure.brightcove.com\/services\/mobile\/streaming\/index\/master.m3u8?videoId=5104684305001secure=true,id:89583822,image:{url:https:\/\/www.wordpressdynamos.com\/timesofnewscdn\/USA\/4682f_29906170001_5104711219001_5104684305001-vs.jpg,opto:false},initialPublishDate:2016-08-30T16:03:05.927Z,keywords:Technology,High speed rail,train rides,Trains,Amtrak,Commuters,Passenger rail,mp4URL:https:\/\/videos.usatoday.net\/Brightcove2\/29906170001\/2016\/08\/29906170001_5104708583001_5104684305001.mp4,origin:1,pageURL:{long:https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/videos\/travel\/2016\/08\/30\/89583822\/},promoBrief:Amtrak\u2019s new swift of Acela Express trains will entrance in 2021. The association will deliver 28 new trainsets made by Alstom, featuring some-more atmospheric seats and improved Wi-Fi access.,publishDate:2016-08-30T16:32:47.003Z,series:,ssts:{leafName:travel,path:,section:travel,storysubject:,subsection:,subtopic:,taxonomyEntityDisplayName:Travel,topic:},tags:[{id:dce1851b-9ba8-4c0d-bcd9-2b5019b3459d,name:Technology},{id:091dbb94-bbcb-439c-b2db-504f681637d0,name:High speed rail},{id:7976cfeb-34d4-404c-b0b3-dd542e5a2240,name:Commuters},{id:667d98c1-ad15-4cca-8cab-7151339f70ff,name:Train rides},{id:f0a2391e-5586-4823-9da4-867ad1c3035d,name:Trains},{id:e21bf3b9-8cb9-4f75-94cc-dcff23ffce02,name:Amtrak},{id:01a5a296-95b1-413e-8993-f7c59a41a24e,name:Passenger rail}],title:Amtrak introduces a Avelia Liberty,url:\/videos\/travel\/2016\/08\/30\/89583822\/}\" aria-label=\"Play video\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"gnt_em_vp_img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wordpressdynamos.com\/timesofnewscdn\/USA\/4682f_29906170001_5104711219001_5104684305001-vs.jpg\" data-g-r=\"vp_po\" \/><\/button><\/aside>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Taking a train<\/a> home for a holidays? There are some things we need to know\u00a0when roving a rails, where a manners are a small opposite from atmosphere travel.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Amtrak advises passengers to arrive during a hire 45 mins before departure. Unlike blurb atmosphere travel, rail passengers do not bear complete confidence screenings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Most travelers will wish to haven their tickets forward of time, on <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Amtrak&#8217;s website<\/a> or a <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\">mobile app<\/a>. Effective Dec. 20-30, passengers on a Keystone Corridor and Pennsylvanian trains will be compulsory to haven their seats in advance. The Keystone trains work between New York and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, around Philadelphia. The Pennsylvanian trains work between New York and Pittsburgh around Philadelphia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Amtrak does not assign a price <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\">if your skeleton change<\/a>,\u00a0but we might confront a\u00a025% termination price for certain fares.\u00a0Fares are entirely refundable if canceled within 24 hours of purchase.<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\"><\/aside>\n<h2 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\"><strong>Does Amtrak assign for baggage?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Unlike many blurb airlines, Amtrak does not assign passengers for <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\">the initial dual checked bags<\/a>. Like a airlines, though, there are restrictions formed on distance and weight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Amtrak allows dual personal equipment and\u00a0two carry-on equipment per passenger. Personal equipment contingency weigh\u00a025 pounds or reduction and fit within\u00a014 by 11 by 7 inches. Carry-ons contingency import 50 pounds or reduction and fit within 28 by 22 by 14 inches, or 28 by 22 by 11 inches on a Pacific Surfliner trains in California.<\/p>\n<aside aria-label=\"advertisement\" class=\"gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al\"><\/aside>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Passengers can check dual bags that import 50 pounds or reduction and can check dual overweight or oversize bags for a price of $20 per bag.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong class=\"gnt_ar_b_al\">More:<\/strong><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Amtrak&#8217;s nonstop sight use between New York and Washington\u00a0is (almost) here<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\"><strong>Can we move a bike on a train?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Amtrak passengers <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\">can move their bikes<\/a> aboard many trains, as prolonged as they import 50 pounds or less. In many cases, passengers will need to haven spots for bikes, as they are limited. Riders can possibly lift their bikes on or check them. Fees operation from $5 to $20 per bike.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gnt_em gnt_em_anc\" id=\"gnt_atomsnc\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-method=\"loadAnc\" aria-label=\"Newsletter signup form\"><\/aside>\n<h2 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\"><strong>What about roving with pets?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Dogs and cats that import 20 pounds or reduction <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\">can transport on certain trains<\/a> in authorized carriers for a $26 fee. Pets contingency be scrupulously vaccinated and can't transport in business category or in sleeping cars. Spaces contingency be indifferent and are singular to one pet per passenger.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"gnt_ar_b_h2\"><strong>Are there any Amtrak discounts available?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Amtrak offers discounts<\/a> to seniors, veterans, students, children and people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Seniors and veterans can get a 10% bonus on manager seats nationwide. The bonus does not request to <a href=\"javascript:void(0)\">non-Acela business category tickets<\/a>, initial category or sleeping automobile accommodations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Seniors and veterans have it even improved in California: The state-supported San Joaquin, Capitol Corridor and Pacific Surfliner routes offer a 15% discount.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">The nationwide\u00a0senior bonus is accessible to passengers 65 and older; in California, a comparison bonus relates to passengers 62 and older.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Students can get a 15% bonus on Midwest informal routes in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Michigan. Students in California can get a 15% bonus on a San Joaquin, Capitol Corridor and Pacific Surfliner routes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">One child age 2-12 roving with an concomitant adult can accept a 50% bonus on a lowest adult fare. One child underneath age 2 can float giveaway with an concomitant adult.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\">Adult passengers with disabilities can get a 10% discount.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gnt_ar_b_p\"><strong class=\"gnt_ar_b_al\">More:<\/strong><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Amtrak reveals sum about nonstop New York-DC\u00a0service, new sleeping sight amenities<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"gnt_em_gl_i\" data-g-r=\"lazy\" data-gl-src=\"https:\/\/www.wordpressdynamos.com\/timesofnewscdn\/USA\/5f73a_636600838663695227-Amtrak-Passenger-Cars-For-USA-Today-Image-1-Amtrak-owned.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Article source: http:\/\/rssfeeds.usatoday.com\/~\/613426192\/0\/usatodaycomtravel-topstories~Traveling-Amtrak-for-the-holidays-What-passengers-riding-the-rails-need-to-know\/<\/a>\r\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking a train home for a holidays? There are some things we need to know\u00a0when roving a rails, where a manners are a small opposite from atmosphere travel.\u00a0 Amtrak advises passengers to arrive during a hire 45 mins before departure. Unlike blurb atmosphere travel, rail passengers do not bear complete confidence screenings. 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