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Amtrak to Start Screening Passengers

February 19, 2008 at 10:31 AM | 2 Comments

How much does Amtrak suck? The one good thing about the train is that you don't have to get a cavity search from the TSA before boarding. But now the party's over.

Starting this week, Amtrak will start "random" searches of passengers and baggage, with a particular focus on the Northeast Corridor. Anyone who declines a search won't be allowed to board but will have his or her ticket refunded.

This is the first big security initiative that the railroad has started since September 11. We're all for keeping the rails safe, but we won't be raising a free cocktail to toast this new plan.

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  1. juliana

    Jaunted Member
    February 19, 2008 at 3:31 PM




    does anyone even ride amtrak anymore?

    they are so friggin expensive, i find its always cheaper to fly.

  1. benh

    Jaunted Member
    February 19, 2008 at 4:21 PM




    I rode amtrak from Seattle to Wisconsin

    And it was the longest ride of my life--42 hours, no sleeper car. It was one of those things I did just for the experience, but not having to deal with TSA at Seatac was a plus. But now they won't even give us that!?!?

    BTW, the food on the train was absolutely terrible. Maybe they should've started by stepping up the service in the kitchen instead of at the security check.

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