FYI - I tried to take a Toronto > NYC Amtrak earlier this year, and was told "No Bikes" by the Amtrak folks. Maybe it's different for different lines, but in any case, make sure you check ahead! Clifford McCarten Co-Director, B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 400 Wolfe St, Peterborough ON K9J 2P3 (705) 748-6681 http://www.communitybikeshop.org
It does depend on the train. Here's a link to Amtrak's policies on bikes...
http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?c=Page&pagename=am%2FLayout&...
The main exception to the bike rules is folding bikes. Generally speaking, folding bikes are allowed on all Amtrak trains as carry-on luggage. If you do decide to bring any bike on board, including a folding bike, be sure to print out a copy of their policies. Many conductors aren't aware of all the nuances and having some proof with you is always helpful.
--sam
On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 3:15 PM, Clifford McCarten < director@communitybikeshop.org> wrote:
FYI - I tried to take a Toronto > NYC Amtrak earlier this year, and was told "No Bikes" by the Amtrak folks. Maybe it's different for different lines, but in any case, make sure you check ahead! Clifford McCarten Co-Director, B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop 400 Wolfe St, Peterborough ON K9J 2P3 (705) 748-6681 http://www.communitybikeshop.org _______________________________________________ Thethinktank mailing list Thethinktank@bikecollectives.org To unsubscribe, send a blank email to TheThinkTank-leave@bikecollectives.org To manage your subscription, plase visit:
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