The following prohibited items list is not an exhaustive list. Any item that is similar to the prohibited items below, even if not specifically mentioned, is also prohibited. Amtrak personnel may determine if an item not mentioned in this list is prohibited.
| Item Type |
Carry-On Baggae |
Checked Baggage |
|---|---|---|
|
Animals including comfort animals *Service animals are allowed onboard with restrictions. |
No* | No |
|
Archery equipment |
No |
No |
|
Batteries with acid that can spill or leak |
No* | No* |
|
Canisters, tanks or other devices containing propellants *Oxygen equipment for medical reasons is allowed onboard with restrictions. |
No* | No |
|
Corrosive or dangerous chemicals or materials, including but not limited to liquid bleach, tear gas, electronic control devices (stun guns, TASER guns), radioactive and harmful bacteriological materials |
No | No |
|
Firearms or ammunition |
No | Yes* |
| Fragile and/or valuable items, including but not limited to credit cards, electronic equipment, jewelry, identification, and money *Amtrak accepts no liability for theft or damage for any items brought onboard. |
Yes* | No |
| Household and automotive items, including but not limited to antiques, appliances, artwork, furniture, machinery and car parts, powered tools, silverware, tires, and tow bars | No | No |
| Incendiaries, including but not limited to flammable gases, liquids, fuels, fireworks and other explosive devices | No | No |
| Martial-arts and self-defense items, including but not limited to billy clubs, nightsticks, and nunchuks | No | No |
| Oversized and/or overweight items | No | No |
|
Perishables *Small amounts of food or drink is allowed onboard for the passengers trip. |
No* | No |
| Sharp objects, including but not limited to axes, ice picks, knives, spears, and swords *Scissors, nail clippers, corkscrews, and razors are allowed in carry-on baggage. **Sheathed equipment, to include fencing equipment, are allowed in checked baggage. |
No* | No** |
| Standard-size bicycles – bicycles that can fit into one bicycle box no larger than 70” length x 41” height x 8.5” width with handle bars and pedals removed *Bicycles are allowed onboard certain trains with restrictions. |
No* | Yes |
