Can I keep my suitcase with me on a train?

You + Two Bags = No Extra Charge Unlike many transportation options, traveling with Amtrak is twice as nice with our generous baggage policy. When you travel with us, you can carry-on two free pieces of luggage. Each item should not exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg) and needs to be 28 x 22 x 14 inches in size.



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You + Two Bags = No Extra Charge When you travel with us, you can carry-on two free pieces of luggage. Each item should not exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg) and needs to be 28 x 22 x 14 inches in size.

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Carry-on and personal items must be kept with you, stored in overhead racks, under seats or designated baggage areas.

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Luggage theft on trains is as rare as theft of airline baggage, just use common sense. Put your bags where you can see them from your seat, ideally on the racks directly above your head or on floor-standing racks inside the seating area close to your seat.

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You take your bags into the train with you and put them on the rack above your seat, or in the space between the seat backs, or on floor-standing racks at the car ends or in the seating area. On local & regional trains you usually just stick bags on the floor. There's usually no separate baggage car on European trains.

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The following items are prohibited onboard the train: non-service animals, firearms and ammunition, hover boards, corrosive or dangerous chemicals and materials, incendiaries, martial arts and self-defense items, archery equipment, devices containing propellants, sharp objects, and similar items.

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Each traveler can check up to 4 bags (2 free and 2 at $20 per bag). Size/weight limitations apply.

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When planning a trip, here are the best ways to take your luggage safety to the next level:
  1. Skip the flashy, trendy designs. ...
  2. Use a lock – at all times. ...
  3. Be vigilant. ...
  4. Use labels, unique tags, tracking devices, and make sure you're fully insured! ...
  5. Know the unsafe hotspots of your destinations.


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If you happen to lose or misplace something on the train or in a station, submit a lost item report so we can try to help you find it. When reporting a lost item, have the following information ready: Your date(s) of travel. Your departure and arrival stations.

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Put your bags where you can see them from your seat, ideally on the racks directly above your head or on floor-standing racks inside the seating area close to your seat. Overhead racks usually take bags up to the size of backpacks or medium suitcases.

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Claims for lost checked baggage must be submitted within 30 days of the date of the incident to the Office of Customer Relations (Attn: Baggage Claims, Amtrak, 1 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001). For more information, call us at 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) and ask for Customer Relations.

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now suggests you lock your checked baggage with TSA-Approved and recognized locks. Travel Sentry® Approved locks are approved and recognized by the TSA. Look for the Travel Sentry® symbol when shopping for these TSA-Approved products.

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Shower amenities are provided in your cabin (towels, shampoo and soap).

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Typically, a 23kg suitcase size will have the following measurements: Length: 71-81 cm (28-32 inches ) Width: 43-51 cm (17-20 inches) Depth: 26-30 cm (10-12 inches)

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Two medium-sized suitcases or bags (maximum 85 cm on their longest side) and 1 small piece of hand luggage are included in the price of your ticket. In Business Premier class, you can take up to 3 bags or suitcases at no extra charge.

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Because train luggage isn't checked in, most European trains don't have a separate baggage car either. You can store your baggage on the floor-standing racks located at the end of the carriage, in the overhead rack, under your seat, in front of your seat, or even right next to you—if you have enough room.

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Overall, it's perfectly acceptable to use a TSA lock when travelling to Europe. It's just important to keep in mind that airport staff may not have access to the keys. Hence, travellers should be prepared to open their bags for inspection if necessary.

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Countries with TSA Lock Requirements Hence, several countries (USA, Canada, Japan, Israel, Finland, Austria and South Korea) require travellers to have their suitcases locked with a specific brand of locks that can be unlocked by aviation security.

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