What is Amtrak policy on weapons?

All firearms (rifles, shotguns, handguns, taser guns, starter pistols) must be unloaded and in an approved, locked hard-sided container not exceeding 62 L x 17 W x 7 D (1575 mm x 432 mm x 178 mm). The passenger must have sole possession of the key or the combination for the lock to the container.



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Amtrak, for example, bans knives completely. They are not allowed on your person, in your carry-on, or in stowed luggage. Generally speaking, this policy is not as strictly enforced as the TSA policies, but its lack of enforcement does not mean the laws and regulations don't exist.

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No. Amtrak policy only covers LEOs traveling on official police business. Please note: An alternative to traveling armed is to check your firearm. Some Amtrak trains are equipped with lockers for this purpose.

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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. For those Amtrak families traveling with infants under the age of two, your baby items (strollers and diaper bags) will not count towards your carry-on limit.

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All firearms (rifles, shotguns, handguns, taser guns, starter pistols) must be unloaded and in an approved, locked hard-sided container not exceeding 62 L x 17 W x 7 D (1575 mm x 432 mm x 178 mm). The passenger must have sole possession of the key or the combination for the lock to the container.

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The Amtrak Police Department (APD) is a national police force committed to protecting the customers, employees, and stakeholders of Amtrak.

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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.

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Usually, you just hop on the train… no security checks or bag searches. They do random bag checks sometimes, but they don't make everything go through security like at the airport.

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Amtrak, though not required by law or regulation, started installing inward facing cameras in its cabs in 2015.

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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.

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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.

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The unit must declare weapons and ammunition to the aircraft operator. Weapons must be unloaded. Weapons must be collectively secured in a crate and banded or individually locked in a hard-sided case.

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Do air marshals carry guns? Yes, federal sky marshals are licensed to carry guns. They only fire the gun to stop an ongoing crime aboard the plane.

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More than 50 police dogs serve and protect Amtrak's trains and stations throughout the United States. From birth to adulthood, these canines are trained to work with their human counterparts, protecting them from threats such as bombs. A few of the dogs are solely trained to detect narcotics.

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RANDOM PASSENGER AND BAGGAGE SCREENING With 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.

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If your trip involves travel across the US-Canadian border on a train or Thruway bus, you can help ensure a safe and speedy passage by reviewing the following requirements and guidelines. Amtrak services that cross the US-Canadian border are subject to inspection by Canadian and American law enforcement officials.

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