"No Checked Baggage Service" on Amtrak?

My kids and I are taking a trip in June on an Amtrak train. The station we wish to depart from shows a "no checked baggage service" warning on the website. What does that mean? Does it mean that we can bring baggage, but that we have to keep it with us on the train, or that we can't bring anything more than the allowed (2) carry-on bags? Or, another thought, does it mean that we can bring baggage, but we have to store it on the train and retrieve it ourselves?

I'm confused - first train trip, ever - just don't want any nasty surprises when we get to the station at 6:30 a.m. and find out our baggage can't go with us!

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  • J
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    There are racks in each car that you can put your big bags on. Or you can store your small bags in the overhead racks. And you can only bring the 2 bags per passenger. Have a safe trip.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    There is no checked baggage service on that route. You'll be responsible for carrying your own bag on and off the train, and between stations in Boston (you can take a cab from South Station to North Station). Carry-on bags are limited to 28"x 22"x 14" and 50 pounds. No one will measure or weigh your bags, so you could realistically exceed that limit by a bit without a problem (esp. the weight). Just be sure to board the train as early as possible so you can place your bag in the oversized luggage area at the end of the car.

  • Andy
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    That means there is no station agent to check your baggage in.Most trains do have a baggage man though.I would call Amtrak and ask them how it works if you have excess baggage you want to take.

  • 1 decade ago

    It means that you are departing from a small station that does not have a dedicated baggage handler. You can take luggage with you, but you must carry it on and off the train yourself. There are luggage racks on board to store them.

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Awesome answers given

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It means that you can't check in your bags, you have to bring them on board and keep them with you. But Amtrak isn't too strict about the carry-on limits like the airlines are.

  • marta
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    It's a very interesting question, looking forward to reading the replies

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    Honestly, I have a different opinion

  • 1 decade ago

    Your baggage must stay with you.

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