On many Amtrak trains, you may check Baggage to or from major stations along the route. Amtrak's nationwide parcel and pullet shipping service, Amtrak Express, is offered at most of these locations. Specific trains and stations offering these services are noted in the Timetables you can pick up at any Amtrak train station, or they can be mailed to you as well. Simply call (800) USA-RAIL.

Carry-On Baggage: Carry-on lubbage is limited to two (2) pieces per passenger. Luggage may not exceed 50lbs. per piece and must not exceed the dimensions of a moderate-sized Pullman suite. Carry-on limits per passenger will not apply to prses, briefcases, laptop cases or cosmetics cases. Additionally, carry-on limits will also not apply to paraphenalia such as car seats, diaper bags, strollers, or equipment required for a consumer's medical condition.

Checked Baggage Service: Amtrak offers checked baggage service at many stations and on many trains and Amtrak Thruway buses throughout the country.Trainand stations that handle baggage are indicated in all Timetables. Each ticketed passenger may check three pieces, not to exceed 50 lbs. (23 kG) per piece at no charge. A maximum of three additional pieces, and overweight items up to 75 lbs. (34 kG) will be accepted upon payment of a surcharge. Oversized items checked to destinations served by connecting Thruway motorcoaches offering checked baggage service are subject to delay; tandem bicycles are not handled on these services.

Checking Baggage: Baggage checked less than 30 minutes prior to departure (one hour for bicycles that need to be boxed at the station) may be delayed. Pack your baggage using sturdy luggage or containers, able to withstand normal handling, and attach your name and address to each item, free identification tags are available. Bicycle boxes, shipping boxes and ski boxes are available for purchase at stations that accept checked baggage.

Claiming Baggage: Checked baggage will be available for claiming within 30 minutes of arrival. Always identify your baggage by the claim check numbers. Amtrak will collect your claim tickets when you receive your checked baggage. Storage charges apply to baggage not claimed within two days of arrival.

Special Items and Bicycles: Amtrak accepts a number of special items such as baby strollers, bicycles, golf bags, musical instruments, skis (one per box), etc. In most cases there is a handling charge. Bicycles must normally be in containers provided by the passenger or Amtrak; certain trains identified in Amtrak Timetables, can handle bicycles not in containers, a reservation for this space is usually required for which a nominal charge is made.

Prohibitted Items: Dangerous, fragile, and valuable items, including electronic equipment as well as animals, household goods, and overweight and oversize items are prohibited in checked baggabe service.

Liability: Amtrak accepts liability for checked baggage to a maximum of $500.00 per ticketed passenger. You may declare additional valuation up through $2500.00, upon payment of the applicable charge. Amtrak disclaims liability under certain circumstances and for certain items. Claims must be submitted within 30 days of travel.

Baggage To/From Canada: Checked baggage to or from Canada will only be accepted on the same train as the passenger. Customs regulations prevent unaccompanied baggage being handled across the boarder. All baggage must be unlocked for Custom inspection and bear an identification tag with passenger's name and address.

Assistance With Baggage: Baggage assistance is provided free of charge by uniformed Redcaps at many major stations. All baggage handled by Redcaps is protected by a claim check. Amtrak recommends that you accept assistance only from a uniformed Redcap and that you demand claim checks for each piece. Items handled by Redcaps are not checked baggage, and you are responsible for them once loaded onto train. Maximum liability is $50.00 per bag. In addition to Redcap service, man stations have self-service bagage carts available free or at a nominal charge.

For More Information: Amtrak's brochure "Checked Baggage Service", contains complete details about Amtrak's baggage services, including lists of special and prohibited items, chargess, and conditions under which Amtrak disclaims liability. This brochure is available at all stations or can be sent to you by mail.