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Full History - 2019 - 08 - 26 - ID#cvrkuw
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How traveling with Amtrak (self.Blind)
submitted by Chaserly
I’m traveling with Amtrak tomorrow (alone) to interview for a different position at my job and I’m wondering how it is... specifically is there a chance I’ll miss my stop?


I tried calling their number but all I get is an automated agent telling me about space accommodation.

Kinda nervous because I always travel by plane. Any advice is appreciated.

Edit: just noticed the typo in the title, oh well.
samarositz 2 points 3y ago
I take the Pacific surf liner fairly regularly. Agree with everything here. They generally an ounce all stops but, suggestion, set a timer on your phone or something for 10 minutes before your arrival time just in case. They will usually let you board with the business class passengers.
Chaserly [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Oh ok thanks. I’ll do that.
WarHamster40k 2 points 3y ago
It will depend on what line you take, but most trains that I'm aware of have audible announcements at each stop. When I go along the Eastern Corridor, the conductors usually let me know when my stop is coming up. The train stations often let disabled people on at the same time as their Business Class passengers. If you made a notification about your visual impairment when you ordered your ticket, they're usually trained on how to accommodate various disabilities.

Like most travel services, I take a "trust but verify" approach when it comes to provided accommodations since there's always a chance someone isn't trained well enough or another passenger is distracting the staff. If you can advocate for yourself and your mobility is otherwise independent, then your chances are pretty good.
Chaserly [OP] 1 points 3y ago
I didn’t mention my disability as my company made it for it. So I’ll try to call and see.
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