Telling the conductor will do. Not sure how many doors they open at Naperville. Tell your SCA, too, so they'll be sure and open the door if they otherwise wouldn't beHave Chief sleeper into Chi but want to off load last stop in Napelville. Do I need to change reservation or just tell conductor?
You have to be careful doing that. Many agents can't change the destination without resetting the price to the current bucket. It could cost hundreds of dollars. I'd talk to the agent first before they do anything at all.You can also call Amtrak and tell the Reservationists your change in stops, Your SLA will have that updated information before you board the train.
This is the Worst thing to do. As long as you are getting off before your scheduled stop, just notify your attendant and conductor.You can also call Amtrak and tell the Reservationists your change in stops, Your SLA will have that updated information before you board the train.
...and I was on that train also. OTOL fest?And then there was an example of a late boarding. One time in Denver a lady left her kids on the train and went off shopping during the Denver stop of 6. The train left without her creating quite a situation. Ultimately they arranged to have her meet the train via Uber at a grade crossing at the edge of town where the train picked her up. All in all this was simpler than dealing with two upset kids all the way to wherever.
Yes....and I was on that train also. OTOL fest?
Was this on an LD train? I've never seen a person be able to just jump on an LD train without having someone make sure they're a passengerA lot of folks don't realize how short some intermediate Amtrak stops can be. I saw a man help his aged mother onto the train and into a seat, while of course the train started pulling out. He quickly found a conductor and after a brief exchange persuaded the conductor to let him off at a crossing on the way out of town, where he could get an Uber back to the station. Funny how often no one actually checks tickets or car numbers when you first board.
First thing, you don’t know what your talking about, It’s never a bad idea, to inform Amtrak of any changes to your itinerary prior to your train departing. What happens if your attendant or Conductor forgets because they are occupied with other things. This ways it’s on paper. Here’s a little advice, in the future think before you make stupid statements.This is the Worst thing to do. As long as you are getting off before your scheduled stop, just notify your attendant and conductor.
I think @jis and @Qapla's scenarios have some pretty fair reasons to not call Amtrak.First thing, you don’t know what your talking about, It’s never a bad idea, to inform Amtrak of any changes to your itinerary prior to your train departing. What happens if your attendant or Conductor forgets because they are occupied with other things. This ways it’s on paper. Here’s a little advice, in the future think before you make stupid statements.
Yes indeed. “If they don’t hit the magic button”
I witnessed a heated discussion between the fellow CHI to DAL PAX and the SCA and Conductor when the system eventually flagged him as a no show and they resold his room in STL. He wasn’t budging and the new folks that just carried their luggage up had to be relocated to the next car. At least there was a spot for them but they certainly has a lot of luggage.
Never hurts to be sure...
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