Amtrak's Helpful Service Makes Train Travel More Convenient For Passengers

You've just finished up an incredible vacation hitting up a bunch of picturesque small towns in America by train, and it's time to head home. As you pull into your city of departure, you realize that your flight home isn't for another seven hours and you've got your luggage, which you absolutely do not want to carry all day. Train travelers, listen up! Amtrak's helpful and convenient luggage storage service allows you to store your luggage so you can enjoy exploring all the major city sites without the burden of lugging around that additional 40 pounds.

While riding the rails is an excellent way to experience the most scenic train rides in America, dragging your luggage around with you on the streets during rush hour is anything but relaxing. At many major train stations across the United States, Amtrak's free Red Cap baggage handling service is ready to help lighten your load. 

Train travel is trending globally, and it's easy to see why. Who wouldn't want to kick back and relax? Gridlocked traffic jams and overflowing airports aren't the best places to spend your free time when in transit. Amtrak's Red Cap baggage handling services allow you to drop off your luggage without worry, so you even have a free hand to carry some extra shopping bags during your last-minute retail spree.

Need help? The uniformed Amtrak "Red Cap" employees can be found around train stations and are easily recognized by their red uniforms topped with their distinctive red caps. Both Amtrak passengers and the general public can safely store their bags for up to 24 hours at many major U.S. train stations, such as New York City, Philadelphia, Seattle, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and many more. For a full list of stations, check out the Amtrak official website. 

Amtrak customers with a valid ticket can store their baggage for up to 24 hours for $20 per item, while the general public can do the same for $30 per item and photo identification. Additional charges for baggage stored longer than the allotted time will be applied starting at the beginning of each 24-hour period. All baggage handled by the Red Cap service is protected by a claim check, so you can visit some of the most popular American tourist destinations and temporarily leave your luggage at the station worry-free.

Amtrak's Red Cap staff isn't only available to store your bags. They offer free baggage handling for all customers and can transport your items directly to and from the trains with motorized vehicles equipped to carry heavy luggage. The Red Caps provide additional assistance to senior citizens and people with limited mobility to make boarding easier. Navigating an unfamiliar train station is hard, but it's even harder in some of America's busiest. Red Cap employees are happy to help those looking for directions around the station, and although it is a free service, a small tip is always appreciated.