• Planning & Booking
• At the Station
• Onboard
• Special Needs & Accessibility
• Tickets, ID, Safety & Security
  • About Tickets
  • Passenger ID
  • Safety & Security
  • Personal Safety
  • Border Crossing
• Policies

Security & Safety

Security Matters at Amtrak

Amtrak has in place a range of behind-the-scenes and front-line security measures aimed at improving passenger rail security, some of which are conducted on an unpredictable or random basis.

Among these security measures, passengers may notice any of the following in stations or aboard trains:

• Uniformed police officers and Mobile Security Teams
• Random passenger and carry-on baggage screening
• K-9 units
• Checked baggage screening
• On-board security checks
• Identification checks

As part of our security strategy, randomly selected passengers and their baggage, handbags, backpacks or other personal items may be screened or inspected. The inspection will be completed as quickly as possible - usually less than a minute - in a manner designed to respect passengers' privacy as much as possible. Passengers failing to consent to security procedures will be denied access to trains and refused carriage, and a refund will be offered.

While in the station or on board a train, please remember:

• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Keep your personal items secure and in close proximity. Laptop computers, PDA devices, portable music players, wallets, digital cameras, etc. are easy targets for pickpockets.
• Do not approach or pet police dogs.
• Report any suspicious activity or unattended luggage by notifying Amtrak Police, personnel or by calling 1-800-331-0008.

We thank you for your cooperation in helping keep our rail system safe and secure.

Remember, if you See Someting, Say Something.