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How long before train departure should I arrive?

Unless you're taking the Auto Train, plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. If you need assistance with baggage and/or ticketing, we recommend you arrive 60 minutes early.



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Unless you're taking the Auto Train, plan to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure. If you need assistance with baggage and/or ticketing, we recommend you arrive 60 minutes early.

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Amtrak trains generally adhere to their published schedules, and if a train arrives early, it may depart early as well. Passengers are advised to be at the station ahead of the scheduled departure time to avoid missing their train.

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Baggage on the Auto Train Auto Train does not offer checked baggage service, but you may pack baggage inside your vehicle (you may not access your vehicle in route). Each traveler is allowed two carry-on bags.

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For stress-free boarding, we recommend that you arrive in the station 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time of your train.

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Check your train company's website to find out if they offer Delay Repay (they might call it 'delay compensation'. You're legally entitled to compensation of: 50% of your ticket price if you get to your destination between 30 minutes and an hour late. a full refund if you arrive more than 1 hour late.

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A train doesn't wait for late passengers or passengers who are not sure where they're going. They only let passengers in who are on board, who booked a ticket, who know they have to be on that train to get to their destination.

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There's also no reason to believe they are not within short walk, so 9-10 minutes are totally fine.

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If you miss your connecting train This means you'll usually be permitted to travel on the next available train free of charge if your first train is delayed. They do not entitle you to a full refund of your order. You may need to show your tickets on later services as evidence of the delay.

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With close to 4000 kilometres of track, the Spanish high-speed AVE trains operate on the longest high-speed network in Europe. Running at speeds of up to 310 km/h, this extensive network allows for fast connections between cities in Spain. Travel from Madrid to Barcelona in less than 3 hours!

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With options for everyone, ranging from Gran Classe private cabins to seats. The newest Trenhotel train are equipped with longer/wider beds than before. Seats have a reclining angle of 136-degrees and have comfortable headrests. A power socket, pull-out table and a travel blanket (depending on season) are available.

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There will be a small sign above the seat's headrest indicating it's reserved.

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

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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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