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The boarding process is very easy but does vary from station to station. Learn helpful tips to help you on your journey, beginning with what you need to know about boarding your train here.

If you are traveling in a Roomette or Bedroom, your train car attendant will take your meal reservations once onboard.

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In sleeping accommodations, Amtrak provides pillows, blanket, shower toiletries, towels, and water bottles.

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To extend the reach of Amtrak service to communities without rail service and offer a wider selection of destinations, Amtrak established Thruway services with guaranteed connections to Amtrak trains. Dedicated buses carry Amtrak passengers only; coordinated buses operate on individual carrier schedules but create easy access to the Amtrak network. More information on meeting points will be on your train tickets.

If your station has a lounge, and you are traveling in a Roomette or Bedroom, you can store your luggage for free in the lounge. To learn more about at-station baggage services and storage, visit https://www.amtrak.com/onboard/baggage-policy/at-station-baggage-services.html

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