Oxygen Equipment
Amtrak allows oxygen equipment (e.g., bottled oxygen, oxygen concentrators and nebulizers) onboard Amtrak trains with certain restrictions.
Notice and Advanced Reservations Required
You must give notice of your need to bring oxygen equipment and make reservations in advance. Please call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).
We require at least 12 hours' notice in advance of your train's boarding time of your need to bring oxygen equipment aboard.
Medical Necessity Required
Oxygen equipment transport is prohibited on trains except by those passengers who for medical reasons require the use of supplemental oxygen.
Equipment Requirements
Portable oxygen equipment must meet the following requirements:
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Power Source: Oxygen equipment, including oxygen concentrators, cannot rely solely on train-provided electrical power. Any device brought on a train must be able to operate a minimum of four hours without available onboard electrical power.
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UL or FM Listed: Oxygen equipment must be Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM) listed.
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Weight Limits: The total weight of all tanks may not exceed 120 lbs [54 kg]. Within this limit, we allow:
- No more than two 50 lb (22.7 kg) tanks, or
- No more than six 20 lb (9 kg) tanks, or
- No limit on the number of tanks that weigh less than 20 lb (9 kg) each.
