I Share 12 Hidden Amtrak Mistakes Seniors Need to Avoid

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• TA

  @tanyadouglas1632 · 1 day ago

  Accessibility isn't always the best choice. Being seated near the door that has the open train car fresh air breaks sucks.  Traveling west coast to east coast the temperature changes and that train car fills up with bitter cold air at ALL hours for every stop the door opens? Omgosh, chilled to the bones in our face kinda cold. Get seated in the back closer to the café cart where it's nestled down and cozy. Just make sure your cart isn't going to detach in the night tho. Lol😅

• JO

  @johnsantos1738 · 4 days ago

  Lots of this is just factually wrong. &nbsp;There are 3 restrooms on the lower level of a Superliner sleeper, but there is <b>also</b> one on the upper level. &nbsp;It is directly opposite the stairs, in the middle of the car. &nbsp;since it is serving 10 roomettes, it is often busy and since the 3 downstairs are only serving 4 roomettes (plus the family bedroom), they are more likely to be available at any given time. &nbsp;Also, the lower level toilets, especially near the end of a long trip, are probably going to be cleaner, but the car attendants usually do a good job of keeping them clean.<br><br>The accessible bedroom is is not a roomette. &nbsp;It is much bigger, the full width of the car, and has its own toilet, sink and accessible shower. &nbsp;It is big enough for a disabled passenger and a companion to ride comfortably.<br><br>The family bedroom is basically the size of two roomettes opposite each other plus the corridor between them. &nbsp;It shares the bathrooms with the roomettes, and is located at the opposite end of the lower level from the accessible bedroom, next to the four lower level roomettes. &nbsp;It is designed to hold 2 adults and 2 children.<br><br>Upstairs, in addition to the 10 roomettes and upstairs toilet, are 5 regular bedrooms. &nbsp;They are designed for 2 adults, and each has its own toilet, sink and shower. &nbsp;Some of the adjoining bedrooms have an internal connecting door and can be combined to form a suite for up to four adults. &nbsp;I think you have to ask for this when you book the rooms, so the conductor knows to unlock and open the door for you.<br><br>This comment applies to the first item in the video. &nbsp;The rest of the items seem pretty accurate.<br><br>The Red Caps can usually give you a ride to your train car if you need it, even if you don&apos;t need help with large luggage. &nbsp;Sometimes, if you have luggage, they almost insist on giving you a ride even if you were looking forward to stretching your legs by walking! &nbsp;Just go with the flow.<br><br>Item 5, about walking about the train, mentions wearing shoes. &nbsp;This is not just a good idea, it is absolutely mandatory. &nbsp;The gangways between the cars move around as the train goes around curves and barefoot people could easily lose a toe or get other serious injuries. &nbsp;I don&apos;t know if flip-flops are allowed or not, but I would wear close-toed shoes or slippers with good soles (for traction.) &nbsp;I would avoid sandals or open-toed shoes. &nbsp;<br><br>If you are booked in a sleeper car, many stations have sleeper lounges where you can wait for your train or for a connecting train. &nbsp;The range from a small room with comfortable chairs to large spaces with food, drinks (coffee, tea and cold drinks), TVs, computer tables,, phone and computer chargers, etc. &nbsp;Most have a secure room where you can leave your luggage, especially if you have a long layover and want to go for a walk or out for a meal. &nbsp;They will announce your train and lead you to the platform for early boarding. &nbsp;The lounge attendants can arrange for a Red Cap if you need one. &nbsp;The Chicago lounge has great showers available to sleeper passengers.

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• JA

  @JaneBrink-z3u · 5 days ago (edited)

  Any tips for those that don’t hear well? &nbsp;<br>On an open platform might getting on before your car be an advantage, if permited, when it is raining or snowing?

• BI

  @billehr694 · 5 days ago

  The first mistake is not taking that cheaper, faster airplane flight.

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