Amtrak is the only cross-country passenger railroad in the United States. Outside a few regions, Amtrak is usually the only way to travel state-to-state by rail, and is the only regular option for cross-country travel by rail. Amtrak operates the trains, and mostly runs on tracks owned by freight railroads. Amtrak is a quasi-governmental corporation, created in 1971 when the passenger railroads at the time wanted to get out of the passenger business.| www.complete.org
This information is from 2008 but should be reasonably useful still. Most trains and stations are accessible to people with most any disability, but there are some tips to make your trip easier. Also, note that even if you have no disability per se but just have trouble walking around a large station or up and down stairs, some of this may apply to you as well. Making Your Reservation Generally, you should inform your travel agent or Amtrak agent of your disability at the time you make your r...| www.complete.org
This was last updated in 2008 and may be dated. In general, Amtrak’s policies for carry-on baggage are more permissive than airlines. In particular, while Amtrak does have a limit on the number of carry-on bags, items such as purses, briefcases, laptop bags, strollers, diaper bags, car seats, and medical equipment do not count towards the limit. Please see Amtrak’s full baggage information & policy before you travel. Links to this note Amtrak Amtrak is the only cross-country passenger rai...| www.complete.org