Originally Posted by
Timbo
I've never ridden Amtrac, but is there the same TSA screening process to ride those trains, ie. take off your shoes, belts, all that crap, just like at the airports, or is it more like the subway? If the TSA hassels are less than at the airport, I can see where many more people would rather ride the train, just for that alone!
It's like the subway - just walk on. I haven't been on the Acela, but on the regular, no special anything coach seat on Amtrak you have a nice seat that's got lots of leg room, power outlets at each seat, nice scenery out the window, bring whatever you want to eat or drink, make phone calls, use your iPhone or whatever whenever you want.
Really a nice way to travel. I can see why we lose customers to Amtrak on the DC-NYC and NYC-BOS routes.