Auto Train Question

[bausemer]

I was wondering if anyone knew if amtrak enforces the age limit for children?? They have a discount on the auto train that children aged 2-15 travel free. The code is H608. Also if any documentation is needed such as birth certificates??

 

[Henlady]

When checking in at the AutoTrain terminal, you need to present drivers license/picture ID for the Adults. Not sure about what is now required for children. Years ago, they did do a visual check of the kids just to see how old they were to see if we needed placed in the "family" cars (they put people with children in the same coaches/cars and adults only in separate cars). They will most likely ask how old the children are, so I guess it's up to you to tell them.

Copied the info below directly from the Amtrak site:

[U]Valid Photo Identification Required[/U]

Photo ID Required
Amtrak customers 18 years of age and older must produce valid photo identification when:

Obtaining, exchanging, and refunding tickets
Storing baggage at stations
Checking baggage
Sending Amtrak Express shipments
Onboard trains, in response to a request by an Amtrak employee
Please note that unaccompanied children 15 and older must also produce valid photo ID when purchasing tickets.

Random Ticket/ID Checks
Following federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines, we regularly conduct random ticket verification checks onboard trains to ensure that passengers are properly ticketed. Please be prepared to show valid photo identification to a member of the onboard crew upon request.

What is a Valid ID?
To be valid, your identification must be current and in-force. The following forms of identification are acceptable for persons 18 and older:

One piece of photo identification issued by a government authority, or
Two pieces of identification, at least one of which is a non-photo ID issued by a government authority
Examples of acceptable forms of ID include:

State or provincial driver's license
Passport
Official government-issued identification (federal, state or county government or legitimate foreign government)
Canadian provincial health card ID card with photo
Military photo ID
Student identification (university, college or high school photo ID)
Job Corps photo ID
Policy Regarding Ticket Purchase

Passengers purchasing tickets from station ticket agents or on board trains from conductors must provide photo identification and be at least 15 years old.

Passengers boarding at any staffed station or station with a Quik-Trak kiosk should purchase tickets prior to boarding the train.

Tickets purchased on board include a service fee built into the fare. This fee cannot be waived.