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Notice from Amtrak about Comet cars on 'San Joaquin' trains
Author: OPRRMS
Date: 10-21-2013 - 09:28
San Joaquin Trains 711 and 718: Operate with Refurbished Equipment
Effective October 21, 2013
To provide added capacity aboard the San Joaquin service, Trains 711 and 718 will operate with refurbished single level Comet cars, effective October 21, 2013. Comet cars offer a comfortable ride and more leg room than the bi-level California cars that will continue to operate on other San Joaquin trains. Passengers traveling on Trains 711 and 718 should be aware of the following:
Passengers with Limited Mobility
There are steps leading to the entrance of the Comet car on Trains 711 and 718. Passengers who need assistance should call Amtrak, or speak with an employee at the station or on board the train. Passengers who need assistance boarding the train should arrive 45 minutes prior to train departure.
Checked Baggage
Passengers traveling aboard Amtrak trains are encouraged to check in their luggage when traveling to and from stations that offer checked baggage service.
Carry-on Baggage
Passengers on Trains 711 and 718 who are traveling to or from stations that do not offer checked baggage are encouraged to travel with luggage that can be carried with ease. Passengers may carry up to two pieces of baggage onto the train, each bag not exceeding 28" x 22" x 14" or 50 lbs. Other restrictions apply.
Bicycle Loading Changes at Staffed Stations
Passengers boarding Trains 711 and 718 must take their bicycles to the baggage car for an employee to load it onto the train. Walk-On Bicycle Service is not available on board Comet cars.
Bicycles Not Permitted at Unstaffed Stations
Passengers boarding or detraining at unstaffed stations will not be permitted to load bicycles on Trains 711 and 718. Passengers with bicycles may make travel aboard other San Joaquin trains.
Effective October 21, 2013
To provide added capacity aboard the San Joaquin service, Trains 711 and 718 will operate with refurbished single level Comet cars, effective October 21, 2013. Comet cars offer a comfortable ride and more leg room than the bi-level California cars that will continue to operate on other San Joaquin trains. Passengers traveling on Trains 711 and 718 should be aware of the following:
Passengers with Limited Mobility
There are steps leading to the entrance of the Comet car on Trains 711 and 718. Passengers who need assistance should call Amtrak, or speak with an employee at the station or on board the train. Passengers who need assistance boarding the train should arrive 45 minutes prior to train departure.
Checked Baggage
Passengers traveling aboard Amtrak trains are encouraged to check in their luggage when traveling to and from stations that offer checked baggage service.
Carry-on Baggage
Passengers on Trains 711 and 718 who are traveling to or from stations that do not offer checked baggage are encouraged to travel with luggage that can be carried with ease. Passengers may carry up to two pieces of baggage onto the train, each bag not exceeding 28" x 22" x 14" or 50 lbs. Other restrictions apply.
Bicycle Loading Changes at Staffed Stations
Passengers boarding Trains 711 and 718 must take their bicycles to the baggage car for an employee to load it onto the train. Walk-On Bicycle Service is not available on board Comet cars.
Bicycles Not Permitted at Unstaffed Stations
Passengers boarding or detraining at unstaffed stations will not be permitted to load bicycles on Trains 711 and 718. Passengers with bicycles may make travel aboard other San Joaquin trains.
| Subject | Written By | Date/Time (PST) |
|---|---|---|
 Notice from Amtrak about Comet cars on 'San Joaquin' trains |
OPRRMS | 10-21-2013 - 09:28 |