Nope.There are no metal detecters so you don't have to worry about that! :) Helpful?
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RANDOM PASSENGER AND BAGGAGE SCREENINGWith due respect to passengers' privacy, the random and unannounced screening and inspection of passengers and their personal items is completed as quickly as possible - usually in less than a minute.
No one may smoke anything in any area on trains, on Thruway services, in stations or in any other location where smoking is prohibited. This includes: Electronic smoking devices, such as electronic cigarettes.
All firearms and/or ammunition must be checked at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled train departure. Some larger stations require that baggage be checked earlier. Please contact your departure station for more details.
Each passenger on board the train; each item should not exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches. (Pacific Surfliner — 28 x 22 x 11 inches). check two bags through to your final destination free of charge.
Why isn't there TSA security for train travel? Amtrak has own service, which makes the security check on the big stations, but it isn't the precise check like on the airport.
Each passenger may bring two personal items, 25 lbs.(12 kg) and 14 x 11 x 7 inches each, and two carry-on items, 50 lbs.(23 kg) and 28 x 22 x 14 inches each, onboard. Make sure you have a tag with your name and address on the outside of all your bags.
Purchasing Tickets OnboardIn those limited circumstances when you are permitted to purchase your tickets onboard, you may pay with cash. Customers boarding at unstaffed stations can buy tickets with their credit card on Amtrak.com or on the Amtrak app prior to boarding.
Just Say No to Speaker PhonePrivacy is a good thing and when you're on speaker phone all that privacy is well…all gone. In order to avoid other riders listening to both sides of your chat, avoid all speaker phone conversations at all times.
Be sure to step over the gap between the train and platform. Leave personal food items and baggage at your seat.Wear shoes at all times and use caution when wearing shoes without rubber soles.Never attempt to board or exit a moving train.
You may bring your own food and beverages onboard for consumption at your seat or private Sleeping Car accommodations. However, you can only consume food and beverages purchased in Dining and Lounge Cars in those cars. Personal food and beverages are allowed in the upper level of Superliner Sightseer Lounges.
Items subject to the 3-1-1 rule include liquid and aerosol deodorant, cologne, perfume, shampoo, conditioner, dry shampoo, lotion, sunscreen and toothpaste. Outside of your clear quart-sized bag, you can pack your solid deodorant, toothbrush (manual and electronic), tweezers and mirrors.
Arriving at the StationPlan to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before your train is scheduled to depart (Auto Train passengers should arrive at the station at least two hours prior to departure).
RANDOM PASSENGER AND BAGGAGE SCREENINGWith due respect to passengers' privacy, the random and unannounced screening and inspection of passengers and their personal items is completed as quickly as possible - usually in less than a minute.
If you want to get up and stretch your legs, there's plenty of room to walk around, with restrooms conveniently located in every car. On shorter train journeys, Amtrak's Coach Class seats provide a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the view.