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Amtrak is the largest passenger train transportation company in America. The business strategy aims to deliver a quality, safe and on-time railway passenger services. Their goal is to exceed customer expectation and aim for the best in quality standards.

If you have a problem with Amtrack you can write to their corporate headquarters address at 60 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC, 20002-4285. The best contact number for customer service is toll free 1-800-USA-RAIL or 1-800-872-7245.

Some of their more common routes are California Train Routes, Northwest Train Routes, California Stations, Northwest Stations, Train to Virginia, and the San Joaquin Valley. Amtrak's website promises to give the best daily discounts. Sometimes this causes complaints when billing issues come up.

Additional phone numbers are Group Travel Requests at 1-800-872-1477, Amtrak Guest Rewards at 1-800-307-5000, and Advertising Inquiries at 202-906-4020.


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Sunday 3/8 am on the #69 from Penn. I was in the line for Canada ticket holders. The woman coming by asking for our blue tickets, told the person ahead of me, who was going to Albany, the ticket person said “oh, go on through “. I assumed since we had been standing in line & not proper signage as to where to line up. I followed what I had heard from the “ticket lady” & followed person ahead of me. She entered but when I did, I was told to get out of line, and go back to end of the other line. I explained to ticket woman what she had told the woman ahead of me and she said “well, she must of slipped through”. I said “No, I heard you tell her to go through” she again said “ she must of slipped through” and continued to say it over & over exasperated. Whatever's, mistakens happen, but this woman is your employee and a liar. If she will lie about something that is this small. What else will she do or lie about.?
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My mother was on a trip from Bakersfield Ca. to Oaklnad Ca. on Feb. 7th, she is 93 and a regular traveler on Amtrak. On this trip however she received very poor service, asked questions of the attendant and received very short and rude answers. On the trip she witnessed what seemed to be confusion as to what side of the train people where to exit. She saw travelers stand in front of doors that were supoosed to open and did not. The conductor started to announce the doors are closing and these people had to run to another door to exit the train, this incident happened in Martinez Ca. When she arrived at her destination in Oakland she had gather her bags and walker herself (normally Amtrak employee would assist.) I was there to pick her up (Her son Tim Thomas) and always meet her at the door of the train in which she gets off. She would normally be assisted as I stated earlier by Amtrak team member. As I was looking to see what door she was exiting I noticed someone dropping bags and a walker out on to ground. As I hurried to meet her I noticed the conductor near by laughing and talking to a police officer as I walked by. I said to him as I was walking by are you not going tp help my mother off the train. He walked up slowly behind me and stated I thought she was already off of the train. His voice and body language indicated I had disturbed him from talking. The train number was 719 traveling on Feb.7th with reservation number 9621BF- 07FEB20.
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I do and will always use Amtrak, but for this trip it was very different the reason being, no wifi, this is one of the main reason I go Amtrak. I understand that this can be in some how not important but when you have work to do on travel it's important. With that being said can you please make it to me by cabin room on my return to Ct. I leave on the 22, Wed. Now that I understand I will do my most important work before I Leave next. Please Honor my wish. Thank You
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The Porter is angry and seems to hate customers. Terribly rude. Informed us he was an ex drill Sargent and he treated us like we were misfit new grunts. Worst customer service I’ve ever seen. Is bad enough with your dirty trains and poor equipment, then have this poorly trained employee represent your Train system with behavior like that. Is he a reflection of Amtrak’s corporate ethics?
20

My family and I was devastated about the way we dropped off at an empty
desolate Memphis Train Station! We paid for round trip tickets from Jackson Ms to Chicago il. No accommodations were offered to get us home! Amtrak left us stranded with a 5 month old and small children with nobody to talk to!!! We were stranded 7/15/19 for 7 hours!! Amtrak personnel services were very rude in Chicago! There is no excuse that Amtrak can give for doing it's paying customers this way! It's a shame! I no longer trust your transportation services w.jean13@yahoo.com
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Today July 13, 2019, we were to riding AMTRAK Train # 821 from Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Fort Worth, Texas and return. At about 6:00pm on July12, 2019 we received an e-mail saying the train had been cancelled because of a service disruption (whatever the Hell that is). A small group of us were taking a trip on AMTRAK and had been planning it for over a year. I now find Train # 821 will be running on July 13, 2019 but is sold-out. This tells me you were "overbooked" and had to cut some reservations. All that I can say is YOU BASTARDS!!!!! We had this excursion planned for a year and because of overbooking on your part we were left at the station--literally!!!! What makes these other people any better than us! As far as I am concerned AMTRAK just lost several customers. I have ridden AMTRAK many times previously and I assure you I will no longer be a customer because of this treatment! In summary: YOU CAN TAKE YOUR SERVICE AND JAM IT WHERE THE SUN NEVER SHINES!!!!!!!!
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On 05/18/2019 My husband and I took my 83 year old mother along with her sisters and brother (all seniors) to Chicago to surprise another sister that lives there. It was their first time and riding on a train. We left St. Louis on the 302 at 6:40am and was suppose to arrive in Chicago at 12:20pm; minutes into the yard at Chicago Union Station, we had to sit on the train for 3 hours due to power outage. I witnessed people getting off the train and walking down a muddy hill with debris everywhere, very dangerous area. We were told by the announcer that the police was called because several people were trespassing on Amtrak's property; and any remaining passenger attempted to leave the train we would be arrested. The announcer throughout the wait could not tell us the correct information about when the problem would be fixed. He would tell us that it would be 30 minutes and 30 minutes turned into 3 hours. We lost our transportation that was reserved for us at Enterprise due to not being able to pick up on time ( all because of the 3 hour wait) We also got to our hotel really late, I called them several times while on the train to make sure that we were going to be able to keep our rooms; they worked with us to keep all rooms for us. Thank God. We also lost our reservations for dinner, where we were going to surprise their sister. The arrival was a disaster; but it gets even worse. We departed 05/19/2019 at 5:15pm and not even 15 minutes out the gate, we were stopped again several times; from freight trains and the announcer stated that no one notified them of what all the delays getting back to St. Louis were. We finally arrived in St Louis after midnight when we were suppose to arrive at 10:45pm. The entire service that amtrak provide was very disappointing, frustrating and exhausting. I would like to have a refund. I believe it is warranted. Also while in the Chicago Station, I was nearly attached by pigeons in the waiting area. (flying toward me while waiting to board the train) My family and I have decided that we will not travel by amtrak because of this. Can someone please give me a call at 618-960-2539 to discuss this matter? I would really appreciate it . Sincerely Hope Beamon Reservation number 889533
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I’m on train 176 from Charlottesville to NYC..this is May 2..I’m in business class and needed to use the restroom. I still smell like old urine after coming from there. I find it difficult to believe that basic sanitation cannot be achieved. The windows are also dirty, so forget any beautiful scenery. The ride is ok but we have had two unexpected delays and not yet to Culpepper..i wonder when I will arrive in NYC.
After taking many trains in the world, this hardly is a good representation of what we can do..I was also surprised that my fare was 450 round trip, much more than a plane....Ken Roberts
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On Sat 27th April at 12.25AM, My husband (73yrs.) and I (64yrs.) took your bus from San Luis Obispo to San Jose CA. I would like to register a complaint about this journey.
After struggling to find two seats together, we crammed into our seats like Sardines . After 10 minutes, we began feeling hot & uncomfortable and soon discovered why. The overhead lights in the entire bus went on and could not be turned off. The heat coming from the lights was unbearable. I felt like I couldn't breathe. Panic stricken, I started to hyperventilate. Upon trying to turn on the fans overhead which were next to the lights, we found they didn't work either. There was an announcement from the driver that the lights would have to remain on or we would have a delay in the schedule. The entire trip was like sitting in a sauna! Between the heat and the cramped space, I started feeling dehydrated, claustrophobic and so dizzy, I nearly fainted. There was no water, and nowhere to buy any because of the time (after 1AM). My husband suggested I try to take my mind off my discomfort by going online. However, the WIFI did not work nor did the outlets when we tried to plug our ipads in!
I just wanted to tell whomever is in charge, that this was the worst, most uncomfortable bus trip my husband and I have ever taken. It was certainly not worth the price of the tickets.

Sincerely yours,

Alison and Peter Clarke
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Amtrak train and it's conductors are wonderful, but on my BIRTHDAY of all days, was a nightmare yesterday. I pre-paid for my round trip ticket to Amtrak traveling from L.A. Union Station to Oxnard. I was scheduled to leave Oxnard train station at 5:40. I arrived early and waiting inside the waiting room for the train. Around 10 additional people were also waiting for the train. NO one announced the arrival of the train, NO one in the lobby said anything! We saw the train pass us by, and the employer and the security guard calmly said, "That was your train. You were supposed to wait outside". NO one said this to us earlier. I was charged an additional 5 dollar fee on my credit card to take the next train which was to arrive at 7:45pm. It would have been too late to connect to the Metrolink train from Union Station to go home to Newhall Metrolink. I had to pay a lot of gas money for some good friends to drive me home, more than one hour away. What happened to me and the others was not acceptable! Again, I love Amtrak and will always travel on it, but those employees are deplorable! I won't let this one go! Something has to be done about preparing travelers for their train rides.
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I Attempted to purchase a round trip ticket on 4/21/2019 for NY leaving on 4/23/2019 at 6:20 am from Union Station, I was informed by the ticket agent at the terminal that there were no trains leaving on that date at that time. She further informed me that the best that she could do was to put me on the 5:55 am train. When I arrived at the station on 4/23 at 5:20 am I observed that there were no trains leaving at 5:55 am so assuming a mistake on the part of the agent I got on the 6:20 train, I was informed by the Conductor that I was on the wrong train (number 130) as apposed to 138 and that I would have to call USA RAIL to make corrections less my entire round trip be fouled up! With the assistance of the Conductor (young, White guy, beard) I was able to accomplish this. Through no fault of my own I was subjected to needless embarrassment, anxiety and inconvenience. Under the circumstances I believe a refund of some sort is more than called for.

Please advise your Conductors to supervise the club cars more closely, you've got single individuals taking over (and I'm not exaggerating) entire tables. You had one of these discourteous bugs on train 130 Sunday.
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Triple charged screwed up reservation. Daughter and some others show up 7 or 8 min before departure. Guy handling doors says they can get on if lady says it’s okay. She says no. My daughter has ticket right there and is in her way back to college, classes tomorrow. Now she’s stuck in Chicago and we’re out more money to get her back and then drive her all the way down in the middle of the night. And no refund has gone thru. Called and they said only 1/3 is scheduled to b refunded. Crappy service all the way around
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Hello,
I am filing this customer complaint about my experience dealing with the attendant working in the Café Car of Amtrak train Regional 125 from New York City to Washington, DC on April 11, 2019. My train departed New York City at 1135 p.m. The Amtrak employee was a white male and his nametag said "Tim." "Tim" was extremely rude to me when I entered the Café Car. He informed me immediately upon me entering the car that the Café Car was closed - I had yet to even speak. His tone was rude and discourteous. I was embarrassed as someone else was standing close by. I then asked him what time will the Café Car open? He said can't you see I am busy right now. Nevertheless, I did not return to the Café Car as I was afraid of this employee. I rode for 3 hours hungry and thirsty. People like this should not work in areas that expose them to the public. This was unacceptable. Thanks for your time.
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I purchased a round trip ticket from Corcoran Ca. to Hemet Ca. which required I also use the Amtrak bus. The ride from Corcoran Ca. to Hemet was ok. However, for the return trip, I suffered a financial burden due to the negligence of the Amtrak bus driver. Specifically, I was at the bus stop for the return trip at the specified time. I was about 20 feet from the bus stop as I did not want to be by the other people at the bus stop. The bus passed the bus stop. The bus did not slow down or stop. One would assume that they should at least stop at designated stops at the designated times. I did call Amtrak and was told the driver does not have to stop if no one is standing there. I explained I was there and other people were there as well. Amtrak refused to assist me and left me stranded. I was forced to rent a vehicle in Hemet and drive the 5 hours back to Corcoran. Amtrak should at the very least reimburse the expense of the vehicle rental as well as the cost of fuel. I have contacted Amtrak on three separate occasions this week in an attempt to remedy this. Amtrak however, refuses to acknowledge the negligence of their employee and places the blame on myself. I will push this issue as far as needed to be made whole from the financial loss I have suffered at the fault of an Amtrak employee.
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Beth I hope u or family member never get by a train . you are piece of trash I hope u die filthy bitch
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On March 25 2019 I took a trip from Illinois to Massachusetts with my granddaughter to show her the joy I found riding on a Amtrak Train. I have taken this trip many times. This was her 1st trip on Amtrak. I wanted it to be memorable but it was memorable for the wrong reasons.
Below are the my top 4 reason for this complaint..

1. After boarding the business car I found that almost half the seats had signs stating "Do Not Sit Here !" I question one of the café attendant's
as to why these seats were blocked off? I was told he did not know?
2. After finding another seat I found that the foot rest was broken and could not be used.
3. The bathroom for the business class was not operational after the first couple of hours and would not be fixed until the
end of the line. Normally this would not be a problem but I am a senior citizen and have a chronic knee issues.
4. Dining car had been discontinue unbeknownst to me. Dining in the dining car has always been a highlight for me traveling on the Amtrak trains.
had I known I could of planned accordingly.
This trip was not up to Amtrak's usual standard of excellence I think it's only fair to ask Amtrak for some sort of appropriate compensation.
thank you,
Sandra Hill
Reservation # 4B6BE7
I can be reached at 331.643.9441
Nhislove@comcast.net
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Amtrak has delivered poor customer service on all ends. I had purchased a gift card for an Amtrak ticket and had issues on the app purchasing the ticket. The app gave me an error message stating that my card would not he charged. When I tried again the card had in fact been charged without receiving my ticket. When I called customer service they told me there was nothing they could do as their refund office was closed until Monday. I told the conductor my issue as well and received very rude and poor treatment. I was told to repurchase a ticket I already paid for and told that if I could not I would have to exit the train. Before I left the train I needed to use the restroom as the train was already heavily tardy and delayed about an hour and delayed at LA Union Station. The conductor hastily knocked on the door as I was planning to use the restroom promptly and leave. I was rushed out and told with extreme unprofessionalism and rude behavior to leave. I intended on leaving anyway but when I was met with hostile behavior I had to file a complaint. I am well-mannered and cooperative and I see this type of behavior as completely unnecessary. Also, being that this train was heavily delayed I think Amtrak should provide compensation for poor customer service, app malfunctions, and poor professionalism. The conductor was at LA Union Station M.Bennett, female with glasses on PacSurfliner. I hope Amtrak treats their patrons with proper respect and class in the future.
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I was a passenger on your trains #3 and #4 June of 2018. I was in the handicap section due to respiratory problems. All the toilets in that car were out of service. They did offer to move all passengers to another car. This would have caused a bigger delay due to my health. A young mother with a young child got on at one the stops. When she was informed of the toilet situation she asked the conductor could seat them else where. Instead of trying to accommodate her the conductor started to berate her in loud rude manner. It embarrassed my sister,niece and myself. The passenger responded by saying " I was just asking, It is alright to ask?"
The trip back to Missouri was no better. The toilets broke and the closest one was at least two cars away. Then a conductor got on, I think it was in New Mexico, and started with " There is no smoking on this train but If your caught I will throw you off and If you don't think can't then try me." Wonder where this statement could stopped? Might even had shown some professionalism.
Our trip was not a pleasure trip. We were going to be with our sister who died from cancer. Then have to put up a very unprofessional crew.

Sincerely
Robert A. Todd
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I called Amtrak customer service on 2/18/19 to find our info on purchasing monthly passes. I was greeted by customer service. I asked about the monthly pass. My exact question was, "is the pass a monthly pass or a 30 day pass, ,meaning if I purchase the pass today (2/18/19) then it will be good until 3/18/19 or will it expire on the last day of February?" Amtraks Customer Service Rep advised this was a 30 day pass and my pass would be valid until 3/18/19. So I purchased. Only to find out on March 1st, that my pass wasn't valid and the man taking the tickets on the train was extremely rude and threated to call the police on me and have me ARRESTED even after I told him the situation. I was very calm and he humiliated me for no reason. I was put in a situation where I could have been arrested due to AMTRAKS customer service rep LYING to me and basically STEALING my money due to invalid information. Upon calling customer service they refused to give me the reps name who sold me the ticket so I cant make a formal complaint against her. Is this how you do business. Your employees are lying to and threatening paying customers???? Please tell me you are going to make this right? I really would like to get this cleared up and move on without having to get a lawyer involved. Please contact me at the email address provided darnelltisdale@gmail.com or my phone number is 484-345-7647
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Going to purchase a ticket to Jacksonville Florida I needed to use the Amtrak station restroom station in west palm beach the customer agent told me to use the out restroom located 500 feet from the ticket counter. Needed to urinated and I was refused the rest room customer service was extremely rude. At this point I just walk away never to use Amtrak services or recommend due to the experience I witness yesterday refusing restroom to a person February 19,2019. Thank you for your time.
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Been riding the train for 2 months Oceanside to Anaheim. The afternoon ride 782 has a serious on-time performance. I can under stand 5-10 minutes late. But 45 minutes several times ? and from what I read nothing has changed for years. Not to mention I almost missed a train because the ticket personnel at te Oceanside terminal took 20 minutes to enter and print out a ticket.
Read a story lots of peoepl want to invest in Amtrack the future looks bright for train commuting but as they said if Amtrack is running the program it will not work out.
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Mid-January, I bought a one-way nonrefundable tkt from WAS-NYP for $49. B/c he was going to drive to New Jersey for gov't training, my husband planned to meet me in NYC and drive me back home to DC.

B/c of stupid gov't SHUTDOWN, my husband could no longer train in NJ. I called Amtrak Jan 24 to get another one-way tkt WAS-NYP and two one-ways NYP-WAS.

The man I talked to CANCELLED my nonrefundable one-way WAS-NYP -- costing me $49 -- and made two round-trips, going when I didn't want to go (we had talked about this) and returning at 8 a.m. when I'd said we wanted the 11:10 from NYP.

This had all taken 45 minutes since every time something came up, he had to "put me on hold" so I guess he was in training. I tried to be patient but at the end I lost it.

At the end of it all, Amtrak had an extra $69 of my money ($49 for nonrefundable tkt he'd needlessly cancelled, plus another $20 for a more expensive tkt WAS-NYC) and I had to make my own reservations anyway.

Unacceptable doesn't begin to describe this transaction. Please refund my money! I wish you could also refund my time and aggravation.

Susan Tobias, Guest Rewards #8206060801
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Amtrak lost my luggage.It was a very large suitcase with my name and address on it. It also contained personal labled items of mine with name and address on ithem such as medication and other items.I did what their employees at the gate advised me to do with it before boarding. the train. They knew that I was legally blind be ause I was carryi g a white cane. At all times while under their care, my luggage was in a secure area undef sur eilNce.Yet, when my luggage was not found, they could not track it down. Their treatment of me during my ride and afterwards was horrible. Please loom into this matter. When I last saw my luggage one-of tbeir employees was loading it onto the train with ticketed luggage yet they were calling it carryon because it was not ticketed. How can they justlose mylroperty with my name and address on and within it without compensating me for it.?
Lorenzo Powell
Amtrak complaint# 4671470
Amtrak tkt# 7A1C31

Contents of suitcase left with other luggage at amtrak location..

1 pair of eye glasses (bifocals for a visually impaired person)
1 Ipad (6 years old)
1 AT&T tablet
1 drone (bought on sale for p$25.99 from Belks with cost of $139 to replace.
2 pairs of shortsu
1 black suit
4 pairs of jogging pants
2 pairs of jeans
4 colored tee shirts (not undershirts)
6 ties (for suits)
3 pairs of dress pants (2 black and 1 blue)
1 pair of nike mens slides (shoes)
6 pairs of black mens diabetic socks
2 pairs diabetic white mens socks

They should be investigated for mishandling luggage.
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There was no toilet paper in the restrooms and when reported nothing was done about it. We boarded the train in Lorton Friday Jan 4. Really disgraceful!
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Reservation # EC2939-November 18.
I attempted to interact with the dining staff on 3 occasions and had very disrespectful and rude interactions with one specific gentleman: William.
The first time, I simply entered the empty dining room to take a look, he was the only person in the room and he rudely snapped at me and chased me out.
The 2nd time, in the middle of the night, no one was awake & it had been silent for over a couple hours, I slipped into my pajama bottoms, as I had seen 3 others do earlier. He opened the door and gasped. I apologized to a female agent who confronted me afterwards. I was wearing my workout shorts and wasn’t anywhere near nude. Later , the next day , I tried stopping him as he rushed through to take reservations for lunch and he glanced right by me without any acknowledgement. After he made the announcement over the speaker regarding reservations ( I waited until he was finished) I entered the dining room and politely asked if I could order a lunch to go, he snapped and yelled that I had insulted him and to go ask my attendant. He literally yelled and scared me, continuing to insult me as I walked away!Unlike the gentleman working in the snack bar, whom was friendly and kind, this guy in the dining room has an attitude or issues with women and I wouldn’t be surprised if he has other complaints and hope that you take it seriously. I’ve owned restaurants and would have fired him on the spot!!! He shouldn’t be working with the public and definitely has anger issues!
I also heard him being snippy with a couple other women.
I would appreciate a response via phone:
503-475-5044
I’m having security issues with my emails.
Thank you for your time.
Judith Kelly
20

No seats available for MANY passengers on Keystone 665 12/09/18 departing Penn Station at 1:05pm to Harrisburg. Passengers forced to sit / stand in aisles and between cars.
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Last night I was travelling the 9:06 PM Northeast Regional 123 from NY to Washington. Around midnight, I went to the dining car to refill my water bottle. When I arrived at the service counter, there was no one there. I waited for a few minutes, looking around for help but there was no one in sight other than a young woman sitting at a nearby table, facing me, doing paperwork. After a little while a little kid came to the counter as well, with an empty water cup. I leaned over the counter to see whether there was a water spigot but couldn't see, so I walked around to the end of the counter when the woman who'd been seated at the table nearby came up behind me and told me to "get out from behind the counter; you're not allowed there." I turned toward her and stepped out of her way, saying that I wasn't behind the counter; I was just looking. She said "I saw you leaning over, looking like you were going to get behind there" and again I said, but I wasn't behind the counter, you can see I'm standing on this side of the barrier. She got behind the counter and asked the kid what he wanted, then turned to me and ask what I needed. She gave me a cup of ice and said I could get more water from one of the spigots at either end of the car. I thanked her and left. On my way back to my seat, I decided to go back and talk to her. I found her seated at the table again, so I leaned down and said "Excuse me. I just want you to know that I didn't appreciate the way you spoke to me..." at which point she interrupted me and said "You don't have to be so close to me." I said, "what?" and she said in any angry tone "You don't need to be so close to me!" " I said that I was leaning forward because I didn't want to have to raise my voice. So I sat down across from her at the table and said "Like I was saying, I didn't appreciate being chastised..." at which point she abruptly stood up and walked away! I watched her walk to the other end of the car where a few Amtrak employees were seated at a table. I walked to the service counter and waited as she spoke to them and gestured toward me, and they all turned at looked at me. I was tired (it was around midnight) so I leaned my elbow on the counter as I waited. She came my way first, and in a huff as she was passing by she said "Don't be hanging across my counter." She resumed her seat at the table nearby. Another employee followed behind her and asked me if he could help. I explained the story to him, and he said "Well customers aren't allowed behind the counter." I replied that, as I just described, I wasn't behind the counter, and proceeded to show him exactly where I was standing, with my toes against the bar along the bottom of the doorway separating the counter area from the public area. He said that normally there's a door there, so I wouldn't be able to stand that close. I said, well there's not a door there now and clearly I wasn't behind the counter. I said, "I'm an Amtrak customer, and as her customer, I would like to be treated accordingly. I'm 63 years old and I don't appreciate an employee, who is supposed to be providing service to me, chastising me and giving me attitude. The way this should have gone down is that she should have approached me and said 'I'm sorry I kept you waiting, can I help you?' Then, if she wanted to she could have added 'By the way, I noticed that you were getting close to the service area so you should know that customers aren't allowed behind the counter.'" I asked the man if he was her supervisor and he said no, her supervisor isn't on board, he's the conductor; would I like to file a complaint? I said no, I don't want to get her in trouble or anything, all I wanted to do was to give her some feedback so she'd know how off-putting her behavior is. He replied that "all of my referring to her as 'she' and 'her' was just escalating the situation." At that, I was totally thrown off. I said "I don't know what her name is, so how else am I to refer to her?" I thought to myself, escalating what situation? The only reason there's a situation at all is because of her behavior. I'm talking in a calm demeanor, she's being rude to me, huffing and puffing, walking away from me, complaining to the conductor, being aggressive and barking at me not to lean on "her" counter, and I'M being aggressive? At that point, I realized the conductor isn't hearing me either. He's defending her. No one has offered me an apology or said we appreciate your comments. Nothing. So I said to him, look, she clearly has an attitude and and I turned and walked away.

On my drive home from Union Station I decided that I would lodge a formal complaint after all. I was angry at the way I was treated by both Amtrak employees, and their behavior and responses indicate to me that there is a lack of customer awareness at Amtrak. I want this woman's supervisor and the conductor's supervisor to be notified and talked to and I want to know what sort of followup is conducted. This is atrocious customer service, and they need to understand how to treat people with respect and care--the same way I conducted myself when I spoke to each of them. The conductor at least was respectful but utterly useless. It's obvious he doesn't know how to handle customer interactions.The woman was aggressive and bossy and needs serious customer service training. When a customer complains, the appropriate response is to listen and consider how can they turn the moment into a successful customer interaction rather than become defensive and heighten a minor incident to one of frustration and irritation, leaving the customer feeling unheard and unappreciated, especially one who is respectful and calm, as I was.

I look forward to hearing from you and knowing what the resolution of this matter will be. Thank you.

SIncerely,
Ruth Tarbell
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I purchased 3 tickets on November 16, 2018 - 2 adult and 1 child. We had an apt in Philadelphia, we should have arrived about 10:40. The trained arrived about 1pm. We sat on the train for an additional 2 1/2 hours! Our reservation number was E75331 from Lancaster, PA to Phila 30th st.

That same evening we left Phila (30th st station) to Lancaster, PA. Our train was 1 1/2 hours late. I would like to be reimbursed for these tickets.
I have copies of the tickets should you need them.

Thank you,
Randi Howard, Tim Howard, Lila Howard
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I went up to the cafe cart on the Carolinian Train 80 to New York at 8:24am - 7:00pm. I ordered my breakfast since I am on the train for 10 hours. I gave her my standard payment a debit card which I have payed with previously with other train carts. This time they asked for Identification. I did not have it and she refused me service.
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The following was sent to Amtrak on September 18, 2018. Besides this I have called several times and have been shuffled from department to department. I have not received any acknowledgement of this message nor have I been treated so poorly since Navy boot camp in 1953,

"September 18, 2018

Dear Sir/Madam

My name is Joseph DePasquale and on September 6 of this year my daughter and myself had the misfortune of traveling on Amtrak from Schenectady, NY (SDY), to Benson Arizona, (BEN), returning to SDY on September 16. I don't use the word misfortune lightly.

To start with I was not offered any discounts, but later learned that a senior discount could heve been had. In fact my birth date,1937, should have been a tip off. The information came after my trip from an agent who insisted I only paid $3,400(?) for the trip when I have credit card documentation that I paid $4,909. I did not appreciate the agents attitude.

The accommodations were also short of what was promised. IE: four beds, two kings and two queens, and two bathrooms. when in actuality what I had was closer to a single and a cot. In fact when preped for sleeping it was near impossible to walk within the quarters given. I have been led to believe that you have access to recordings of my conversation with sales agents. If so please review them.

At this point I am inserting some of my Daughter's, Mary, comments.

The attitude of the conductor was very rude and condescending. When you told him you were told there would be 2 rooms with an adjoining door his response was "no no nobody told you that". He continued to shake his head no no no while you were trying to explain to him the details of the accommodations as they were explained to you. I said to him so my father is a liar? He snapped his head and shook his hand towards me and said oh nonononononononnononononono you are not gonna go there with me. I told him then he was being extremely rude and dismissive to my 80 year old father and that was not acceptable. He continued to argue we weren't told any such thing...

From Benson AZ to Chicago our car and room were like an ice box. Our attendant even put a towel with duct tape up over our vent which you couldn't turn off. You could turn it down but never off. We spent 2.5 days freezing and so uncomfortable that you slept in a chair in the car ahead. I was under 3 of your heavy blue blankets and still shivering.

Chicago to Sch'dy was better our attendant Miles Thompson was the best attn we had the entire trip. Then the train didn't make it's 2nd stop at the station to let off the passengers in the sleeper cars which happened to be us. Miles ran as fast as he could to the head of the train to no avail. When the conductors came to speak to us they were laughing. I found nothing funny about having our station pass before my exhausted eyes knowing we were Albany bound. When we reached Albany Miles insisted on walking us to the station some 8-10 car lengths to the elevator. He then found a gentleman with a cart and packed our bags and turned us over to his care. My father is in no condition to make such a long walk in 90 degree 100% humidity heat.

In conclusion I would add that the conductor at Albany was extremely blasé about the fact that he blew it in Schenectady stating clearly and often that it was no big deal, but then again he was not 80 years old and could easily walk the 1/4 mile length of the train."

I respectfully ask for an acknowledgement of this message and an explanation for the shoddy treatment I received on my trip as well as on your phone system since my return.
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Tried to get info on the Coast Starlight when the Northern Cal fires were interrupting service. Calling Customer Service a waste of time.
Then found out part of the route that was supposed to be train was bus.
Got the station about 10 minutes ahead of departure time and the bus had already left.
No help that day - just a rude c.s. agent who suggested an airplane and said "Well, you should have been there sooner." We were polite. No yelling or cursing, and she was down right rude.
And, show me where on a ticket it says to be there an hour or two ahead of time. Can't find it? Nope,neither could we.
Drove my friend who was the passenger to the next station about 100 miles away. So 200 miles round trip, five hours of my time. AND NO FREAKIN" REFUND????
Called C.S. about a refund. Offered $50 toward another trip. Doesn't even cover my gas. Dealing with customer service is a nightmare - on the phone nearly an hour and transferred three times then told to write the corporate office. You have GOT TO BE KIDDING!
Amtrak - riding the train is fun. I like it. But how about getting your stuff together, training customer service people to be polite, work to satisfy customers and FOLLOW THE DARN SCHEDULE.
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My major complaint was with the connecting bus company that was to transport my wife and I from Rochester, MN. to Lacrosse, WI..
I first want to make it clear the bus drivers gave us 5-star service to and from Rochester. They were extremely courteous and friendly.
One small problem was the name of the bus company was not the name on our eTicket ("Go Carefree Shuttle"). This led to a little confusion going to Rochester. The name on the bus was "Groome Transportation".
The problem started before our return trip with an employee of Groome Transporation.
On the afternoon of September 14th, my wife had the forsight to call Groome to make sure we were to be picked-up at the Days Inn Hotel.
Note: The Days Inn Hotel closed permanently, with Groomes' office and an attached restaurant closing soon.
The first time my wife called, the phone rang 3-4 minutes with no one answering the phone. She called back a minute later. The man who answered was surly and disinterested. The man said he did not know anything about the reservation, even though we had reservations to be picked up at 8:15am on the 15th, the next day. Two hours later we called again while at dinner, we were we told we need a reservation number from Amtrak. We then called Amtrak's Customer Service and was told to call the bus company and speak to the dispatcher, which we did. At that time we got conformation. There was a very good chance we would have missed our train connection in Lacrosse.
My wife and I are senior citizens who make this trip to Rochester on a yearly basis, and would like not to deal with this kind of stress again!!

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Purchased a round trip ticket for my daughter, Christina Bara, to visit me in Pittsburgh from NYC from August 31, 2018, returning September 4, 2018, Pennsylvanian 43 and 42..

As you are aware there were flooding and engine problems on the trip to Pittsburgh on August 31, 2018, as the trip was never completed. The train could not proceed past Lancaster. My daughter was given bus transportation to Harrisburg, and told there would be arepresentative there to help her and the 20+ others who accepted this option.

Upon arrival at Harrisburg, at about 8:35PM, not only was there any Amtrak representative there, but the station was deserted. I decided to drive to Harrisburg, a distance of about 210 miles, or about 3.5 hours. As we would have to stay overnight in Harrisburg, my daughter got a room at the Crowne Plaza in Harrisburg.

The extra cost incurred totaled $364.04
a. Hotel Room- $174.29
b. PA Tpke tolls of $53.75
c. Gas- $55.00- 420 miles @34mpg and $3.05/gallon
d. Train fare-$79-NYC-Pittsburgh

I have copies upon request.

Richard Bara- Amtrak # 5139322241
914-673-8595
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My case # is 4706859 no dinning car rude imployees dirty rooms 6 Hours late to wolfpoint 2 Hours late back to Portland I paid $2821 dollars for what I was told was a sweet. Outrageous. I turned down the $500 vouchers. you cost me a hell of a lot more then that. Amtrak knew about the delays in advance and said nothing.l expect retribution $500 is an insult after what we went through.
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Hello. I arrived at the Amtrak station in Charlotte, North Carolina on Thursday August 9th at about 6:05 am and checked my luggage (1bag). The train to Washington, DC was to depart at 6:45 am. I am a disabled passenger. As it was time to board, I was waiting at the handicap or disabled bench to get the ride to the train. When the attendant came to pick me up and I got on the cart, he was about to take me to the train, he was informed by another attendant that the train had pulled off and that she had called on the radio twice to inform that there were two more disabled passengers coming, but she did not get a response. We (myself and the other passenger) we left and the attendants apologized to us and informed us that we had to change our tickets to the next morning. This was a great inconvenience to me. I was at the station on time. I was where I was supposed to be at boarding time. I awakened at 4:00 am to prepare for my trip as it takes me some time to prepare myself with my disability. I came about 15-17 miles from Matthews to be there on time. I would like a full refund for the purchase of my ticket. I have been a customer for 15 years. This was just appalling! It is very disappointing and inconsiderate of whoever is responsible for the train leaving us! That it just a blatant disregard for the disabled and the elderly! Your speedy attention to the matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You

Sharon B. Mosby
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Amtrak train service is a joke!,but I'm not laughing!!The only sure thing with them is delays,delays,delays!!!!You have total disregard for people's lives and time!! My daughter's train was set to arrive in West Palm Beach at 4:30,but she gets a notification that the train wouldn't even be leaving Tampa until 3:30 due to a delay,this is just plain unacceptable!!!and its not the 1st time she comes here often,but it's never been delayed that long.Something has got to be done about this,I'm beyond upset!!!
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Safety/medical is my complaint. On July 2, 2018, I travelled for the first time on Amtrak. My health was comprised on Amtrak. I was told that Amtrak was air conditioned. It was not. I was dripping sweat. I am a 69 year old male who had undergone quadruple heart surgery a year and a half ago. A 5 hour trip turned into an eight hour trip as the train was scheduled to arrive at its destination at 8:15pm but did not arrive until 10:45pm. The lack of air conditioning on this very hot day, 98 degrees plus the extended time on the train was a health concern. This could have presented as a medical emergency and Amtrak would have been at fault. I deserve a refund and I am requesting that my fare of $104.00 dollars be refunded to me. My ticket number is 097934872921. My mailing address is 9 Jerilis Dr., Spfld., MA 01119. I sincerely hope that Amtrak takes this matter seriously as this could pose a health risk to other passengers as well. The public deserves better.
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I received a $50.00 gift certificate from Jenny Jacobs for my birthday in May of this year. It was our plans to take the train from Bloomington, Ill. To Chicago as I had never been on a train before. On our first attempt Amtrak canceled the trip because the tracks were being repaired. We were offered a bus ride but that defeated the purpose of myself getting to experience the train ride. We rescheduled and were understanding of the situation. On our second attempt we boarded the train only to be told that it had a broken hose and would be delayed for several hours. Because we had theater reservations we were forced to drive up that day. We have attempted twice only to be disappointed each time. Because of the 2 failed attempts we tried to receive a full refund and have been met with closed doors by all other Amtrak personnel . I understand that part of the tickets were a gift certificate but no one seems to understand the disappointment we have with two failed attempts to ride the train. I don’t believe it’s too much to ask for a refund for the full amount of the tickets including the gift certificate under the circumstances. It both instances Amtrak failed to perform the service that we had scheduled and paid for so I politely request that you will do the right thing and issue a full refund to the credit card that was used to purchase this.

Case # 3E103C
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On my recent return trip from NYC to Washington, DC I incurred a problem. My original ticket had been mistakenly changed to the wrong date. I was not able to receive the ticket by email, so I did not realize the mistake until I was at the ticket counter in Penn Station. The ticket reservationist was so rude from the get go--not looking at me, and when she couldn't pull up the revised ticket, just said you don't have a ticket. I had given her my ID look up if a mistake had been made. Getting a new one-way ticket through 9 or 10pm was $188, and not in my budget.
I asked if there was a possibility of using Amtrak Guest Rewards and she had no interest in offering the number.
Very rude. She supplied the number for AGR in a very low voice.

The reason I want to send this is to acknowledge the AGR customer service rep, Patty, who was so helpful in getting me on the next train (in record time), and I lost no money in the transaction. Wow she made my day!
I usually have good customer service with Amtrak, as I travel very often. I know there is nothing to say about a very rude employee, but I just had to tell you about Patty. She deserves an honorary mention for customer service.
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85 yrs old and should have not taken window seat and did not want to disturb spread out sleeping passenger next to me so I went to the
lounge car to stay the entire trip from oceanside to seattle. In the evening hours a young woman who thought she could sing like patsy cline
along with 4or5 friends were drinking and being very loud and disturbing. This continued to about 10 p.m. and stopped only because they
were about to reach their destination. NO attendant ever came in to tell them to keep noise down. On return trip I purchased a sleeper and no attendant came to show me how to lower the bed and I sat in chair entire trip home! I cannot drive and do not fly and would like to visit my
children again but afraid I'm going to have the same miserable experience and the cost of that sleeper was really more than I could afford!

sincerely Fred kennedy
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Train 340 delay 30 minutes cables 4/10/2018
Milwaukee to Chicago

Train 329 cancelled 4/13/2018
How am I suppose to get to work I have a monthly pass
RESERVATION NUMBER 068949 Monthly - April 201
Please reimburse me 50.00for 4/13 and 15 for 4/10
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My name is Victor Egitto (ticket # 0150743552484, train 777 CAMARILLO, CA - GUADALUPE-SANTA MARIA, CA. Depart 4:28 PM, Tuesday, January 23, 2018)

On January 23 we were returning from Camarillo CA to Guadalupe California. We arrived 45 minutes prior to the train arrival time. The train arrived about 30 minutes late. The doors of the train opened and there were two conductors at the door. One of the conductors name was Paul, they asked if we had business class tickets and we told them we did not. They then told us to go down the car with the doors open and that the train would wait for us to get there. As we approached the open door, about 20 yards away the conductor looked at us and closed the door. I ran to the door along with my wife (I am a senior citizen) and banged on the door but the conductor was gone. The train started to move and we found ourselves stranded on the platform. This was the last train leaving for the day so we were stranded in Camarillo for the night.

My wife immediately called an Amtrak representative who was less then helpful. She accused us of getting to the train late and that is was our fault we missed it. After a long discussion with her she put us on the next train the following morning at no charge.

This is unacceptable behavior for Amtrak employees from the conductor closing the door after seeing us coming toward her to the rude response we received from the employee on the phone. I have used Amtrak many times but will think twice about using it in the future. This is very disappointing and I would like Amtrak to respond to understand why they would treat customers so rudely. I would also like to be compensated for the added expenses of spending the night in Camarillo.

I would expect a response as soon as possible.
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we were given a schedule for the Amtrak Bus leaving St.Petersbrug fl. at 955a.m. on Feb. 2,2018 coming to Jacksonville,fl. upon our arrival at the Bus station in St.Petersburg fl. We were told by the station attendant there was not a Bus departing at 955a.m.we could not purchase a ticket at the station. It was further communicated to us that a bus would be leaving a 3p.m. coming to Jacksonville,fl. The attendant then close the station around 920a.m , locked up and left. All of our plans were cancelled because of our inability to travel at that time. I will not use Amtrak for our travel arrangements in the future. Very poor customer service.
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LEFT MERCED CA. TO RENO NV. ON 1/2/18 FOR WIFE'S BIRTHDAY. ARRIVED AT MERCED STATION 50 MINUTES BEFORE TRAIN DUE TO LEAVE SO WE COULD CHECK OUR LUGGAGE 45 MINUTES EARLY AS WE WERE TOLD BY 3 DIFFERENT AGENTS ON THE PHONE. THE STATION WAS NOT OPEN SO I KNOCKED ON THE DOOR. MAN NAMED RICH CAME TO THE DOOR AND SAID ANGRILY THAT HE WAS NOT OPEN YET AND HE WOULD LET ME KNOW WHEN HE WAS READY. BY THIS TIME IT WAS ABOUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE TRAIN WAS DUE TO LEAVE .I TOLD HIM WHAT I WAS TOLD ABOUT CHECKING BAGGAGE AND AGAIN HE SAID THAT WHEN HE WAS READY HE WOULD LET US KNOW. MY WIFE IS HANDICAPPED AND IT WAS VERY COLD AND SHE CAN'T STAND FOR VERY LONG. FINALLY RICH CAME TO THE DOOR AND SAID HE WAS NOT READY BUT WE COULD COME INSIDE AND WAIT. BY THIS TIME IT WAS THIRTEEN MINUTES BEFORE THE TRAIN WAS DUE TO LEAVE AND HE STILL HAD NOT CHECKED OUR BAGGAGE OR TICKETS. SOMEONE HE KNEW CAME TO THE FRONT DOOR AND HE LET THEM IN THEN SPENT THE NEXT 10 MINUTES TALKING WITH THE GUY ABOUT SPORTS. HE FINALLY CHECKED OUR BAGGAGE AND I ASKED HIM ABOUT A HANDICAPPED SEAT FOR MY WIFE AND HE SAID " THE CONDUCTOR WILL AUTOMATICALLY SEAT YOU THERE". THIS DID NOT HAPPEN AND THEY SAT US UPSTAIRS WHERE MY WIFE VERY HARD TIME GOING UP AND DOWN THE STAIRS TO THE BATHROOM. I FORGOT TO SAY THAT THE TRAIN WAS 1 1/2 HOURS LATE COMING IN. WIFE WAS SICK BY THIS TIME. IF I HAD NOT ALREADY PAID $321 FOR THE TICKETS WE WOULD HAVE LEFT THE STATION AND NOT GONE. BUS RIDE FROM MERCED TO SACRAMENTO OLD BUS WITH NARROW SEATS.

LEAVING RENO ON 1/5/18: TRAIN WAS SUPPOSED TO LEAVE AT 8:46 AM. WE GOT UP AT 5 AM TO BE SURE WE HAD EVERYTHING IN ORDER AND TOOK A TAXI TO THE TRAIN STATION AROUND 7:15 SO WE WOULD BE THERE THE 45 MINUTES EARLY TO CHECK OUR BAGGAGE. WHEN WE ARRIVED THERE AS BIG SIGN SAYING TRAIN WAS TWO HOURS LATE. THE TRAIN DID NOT ARRIVE FOR ALMOST ANOTHER HOUR PAST THAT TIME. I DO HAVE TO COMMEND THE WOMAN WORKING AT THAT STATION AS WHEN MY WIFE TOLD HER ABOUT COMING SHE SAID THAT THE MAN AT MERCED WAS WRONG AND SHE MADE US NEW TICKETS THAT HAD BIG BOLD TYPE THAT SAID HANDICAP SET ON LOWER CAR. SHE ALSO SAID THERE IS NO REASON WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR SEVERAL HOURS AT SACRAMENTO FOR A BUS WHEN I CAN PUT YOU ON A TRAIN THAT GOES TO MERCED. LAYOVER ONLY ABOUT 1 HOUR. THEY PUT US ON THE TRAIN AND AFTER IT STARTED MOVING THEY THEN TOLD US THAT BATHROOMS IN THAT CAR WERE NOT WORKING AND WE WOULD HAVE TO CLIMB STAIRS AND GO TO THE NEXT CAR TO GO TO RESTROOM. AT THIS POINT I WENT AND FOUND THE MAIN CONDUCTOR AND COMPLAINED WHILE SHOWING HIM MY WIFE'S TICKET. THAT IS ALL I NEEDED TO SAY WHEN HE SAID AT THE NEXT STOP WHICH IS COLFAX IN ABOUT THREE MINUTES I AM GOING TO PUT YOU IN A DIFFERENT CAR WITH WORKING RESTROOMS. THIS HE DID ALONG WITH THE OTHER HANDICAPPED COUPLE IN THAT CAR WITH NON-WORKING RESTROOMS. THE REST OF THE TRIP MOSTLY OK... I WILL NEVER TAKE ANOTHER AMTRAK TRAIN IN MY LIFETIME AND I HAVE ALREADY STARTED TELLING EVERYONE I KNOW ABOUT OUR TRIP TO HELL AND BACK. WE HAD BEEN TOLD BY SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT THEY HAD A GOOD TIME AND IT WAS A GREAT TRIP. IT WAS FAR FROM THAT. THE TRAIN WENT ABOUT 25 MILES PER HOUR THROUGH MILES AND MILES OF MOUNTAINS AND TREES WITH ONLY MOUNTAINS AND TREES TO LOOK AT WHEN IT WAS LIGHT OUTSIDE. WE WERE SUPPOSED TO ARRIVE IN RENO AROUND 3:50 PM ON 1/2/18 BUT DID NOT ARRIVE UNTIL AROUND 7:40 PM THEN WAS SUPPOSED TO BE BACK IN MERCED ON 1/5/18 AROUND 5 PM. IT WAS PAST 7:30 PM. I JUST CAN NOT TELL YOU WHAT A BAD TIME MY WIFE ON THIS TRIP I HAD PLANNED FOR HER 78TH BIRTHDAY PHILIP VAUGHN 3907 HATCH RD MERCED CA.
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I was on Amtrak train coming from new Orleans going to Chicago. It took about 24 hours to get to Chicago!! When the train got just outside Jackson MS. The engine went out. We sat for hours!! The train had just left new Orleans why wasn't the engine checked . People missed connections. It was horrible. The train was not clean the employees were not professional. Your service is lousy . We as customers deserve better! I know I won't get a response, but I want to let you no that I'm a very unhappy customer wit Amtrak!!
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I don't know if this the appropriate area to wage a complaint but I need to express my disappoint from today's travel with Amtrak. I've been using Amtrak for four years and this is the worst train I've been on, Train 22 to Chicago. The conductors are very rude, the cafe car attendant is rude and now without any announcement, it seems Amtrak has adopted assigned seating. When asking one of the "stellar" attendants, he said, very flippantly and rudely, "there has always been assigned seating". I've been riding with you folks for four years and never, not once, has there been assigned seating.
May I ask that someone get in touch with me to discuss this situation further. If I am able, I am going to try to get the names of the conductors who have displayed their unprofessionalism. I have always loved riding Amtrak but today is the first day that I have regretted doing so. This is very much disappointing.
Thank you and I look forward to your cooperation in getting this resolved.

L.H. Ostrom
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Res. #403100-18sep17
I was told by other North County transit riders that I could purchase transit ticket for retired disabled passenger for $2.00 that I could use on the Amtrack train because the North county transit had finished for the day.
I walked nearly a quarter of a mile to get to the ticket office. I saw a kiosk outside the ticket office but didn't realize that was where I needed to purchase a $2.00 retired/disabled ticket for use on the Amtrak train. I entered the office and specifically asked for information to purchase the above mentioned fare.
The nwoman replied to me that the train that those tickets were for was no longer running and the only fare available to me was $19.00. I was lied to, I was scammed and I want my 19.00 back.
This is a crime your employee committed and she should be fired and jailed! I deeply resent what has happened to me in a clear con job and to make matters even worse, there was a cart sitting there and she told me, who I have trouble walking distances dire4ctye4d me to WALK another quarter mile to the platform! I'm thinking out loud two words words that describe my feelings about your company and your low class employees.
I intend to use my influence and I have a large circle of influence, to let people know hat a shit operation you run. I will NEVER use your service again, nor will anyone I can influence and I hope your Walmart-like quality of employees runs you broke! YOU are what is wrong with our once great country......those two words start with F--- Y--! See if you can get your lying employee to fill in the blanks.....never another penny from me, and I've been considering running up to Seattle in the fall.....good luck with that!
Screw you. I'd sue you for damages if I could!
Gary Campbell
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Hi i took the. Train on the. 5th of this. Month from Jefferson. City to modesto n i had got bit three times on my ankle. I think. Some one needs to start to spray thie the. Chairs. That people. Sleep in. It was a terrible trip i couldnt sleep good becouse of my ankle. Bugging. Me. I would like to see what i can do about. Getting my money. Ruburst. Back on the card
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I am waiting to you on not just myself but all of the Amtrak passengers that witnessed this horrible events that transpired in front of everyone's face. Your employee stated that he was only allowing couples with reserved seats. At that point the woman in front of me stepped back. Leaving me to move to the left behind another black couple who informed your employee that she was a couple. He acknowledged her response and still turned his back to her letting on a white couple that wasn't even in the line.

They came up at the last minute, at that point he finally let the senior couple on and I was next behind them. Hey said wait a minute and put the back of his hand in my face. I told him I heard him and he needs to take his hand out of my face. I do have other witnesses. My son and grandson who was carry my luggage on the train as was other Amtrak passengers. I am going to reach out and address these issues with other passengers who was up close enough to see it. I hope and pray that this issue is going to be handled properly.
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The sound system was so loud that it was painful. I asked the conductor in the business class car to please lower the sound and he refused. Train No.158 on 10/23. Terrible service from Amtrak and will avoid riding this train in the future whenever possible.
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Amtrak, I have used these train services for more than thirty years. I have had few unacceptable inconveniences,but the last two trips have left me weary about your services. July 26, 2016; Train#97 from Newark Penn Station,NJ to Kingstree, S C (coach seat) RES# BE67DC. Rain started to pour into a section of the train car to which I was assigned and I was told that there were no available seats to which I could be moved. Unfortunately there were other passengers in that car who were also getting wet, but again no available seats was the response.

The rain started coming in shortly after leaving Richmond and I was traveling to Kingstree. In addition to getting wet and cold inside the train car for the remaining hours, I arrived at my destination at 6:00 a.m. instead of 3:51 a.m. Naturally, that created a new problem with transportation home. Sep 16,2016; Train #97 from Kingstree, SC to Orlando, FL (coach seat) RES# 3D0390. Passengers: Carolyn Williams, Bettie Jones. The train scheduled to depart Kingstree at 3:51 a.m. departed after 8:00 a.m. and arrived in Orlando around 10/11:00 p.m. rather than 12;30 p.m. Unfortunately, car rental, food and hotel accommodations were affected, at that hour of the evening. I am requesting some form of "good faith"compensation. I look forward to my next trip with Amtrak.
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I'm on the amtrak train heading home to los angeles Union Station from Albuquerque new Mexico. I'm sitting right next to a trash can and it's making me sick to my stomach. I asked the ticket guy if I could change seats he said no and he would change the trash. This is disgusting. He was so rude to. Not to mention the car is completely filled with screaming brats on board. I have 16 hours to go with this mess. I'm so upset. When I get home I'm writing a letter to the company no one should have to pay to sit next to a trash can.
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Rude employees on this Amtrak train! Completely berated me in front of the entire cart because I got upset that I couldn't get an empty row because I am ill and didn't want to infect other customers. Said my tone and word choice was offensive disregarding my request. Also overheard them talking about me hush hush to one another which is disrespectful and uncalled for. They claimed I was on an overnight ride which in reality was only 4 hours, of which is ludicrous to be considered over night. I feel like I was treated horribly. This is train 14 running from SLO to LAX.
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Approximately 3:30pm the conductor made racist remarks. Then he called the police and the police told me I could be barred from amtrak. Very upset, I'm on my way home from the Niles Michigan Amtrak station.
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On our way back from Newport News VA to Route 128 Westwood, MA, with 6 of us including a senior citizen, we had less than 2 minutes to disembark with no announcement that we were at our destination. Our entire party plus three others on the train missed our stop and the Amtrak employees could not have cared less. Very unhappy with this experience and the blasé attitude of the rude Amtrak employees.
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I have not used Amtrak to travel to Florida but I was contemplating taking a trip to see my family in Fort Myers, St.Pete and Lehigh Acres. My Aunt recently had a horrible experience traveling with her sick husband from Philadelphia to St.Pete, Florida. I understand that occasionally bad things happen. After being the proprietor of a service business for 20+ years I have learned that no matter how bad a situation is, how you respond to it will determine the ultimate outcome! As it is in this case, I will be curious to see if Amtrak does something to salvage the customer service blunder that befell my Aunt or will Amtrak behave like so many huge corporations and, completely ignore the issue.

How you reacts to this situation will determine weather my family will patronize Amtrak or find other means of travel. One last observation I have learned over the years. If you treat a customer perfectly, they will tell a friend. If you treat a customer poorly, they will tell everyone they come in contact with! I will be watching to see how the Amtrak corporate office handles Mr. Kenneth Powel and Mrs. Margie Powel of St.Pete, Fl. Travel date 11/30 12/01.
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We changed our Amtrak reservations to go home 2 days earlier because of health reasons. My husband has lung cancer plus he had a stroke. We could not get any sleep for all the noise in our car. The workers were no where to be found to make a complaint. The one bathroom was out of order and the other was filthy. The smell of body waste was coming into the car where we were sitting. The guy who served us breakfast, $19 plus tip was very rude and rushed us with our meal. We have been riding Amtrak for many years and always told our family/friends about what a nice time we had. Well we will be telling another story now. Our train was 1 1/2 hrs late from Phila. to Orlando. Then 2 more hrs. to St. Pete. And when I changed the reservation to come home earlier I was charged $159.00 extra. We are seniors living on a fixed income and we think that this was a disgrace to say the least for Amtrak. Maybe I should take my issue to the corporate office at least?
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I had purchased tickets to and from Columbia, SC. I left on may 3rd and was supposed to return on may 16th but there was a derailment which cause me to change my return so I had to change date to may 19th I had paid for a coach I wanted to go from Columbia to NY they told me that was in possible due to my previous ticket was for me to changed in dc which gave me a 8 hour lay over I told the person on the phone that I had lost my medicine and had to buy more for I couldn't go with out these medicine due to me having bi polar depression. Very bad anxiety they told me that there was nothing they could due so I got left to lay over 8 hours no medicine 69 years old and a very rude customer service that when I asked for help to find my door for my next train I got told.

l pick one I am upset cause he talk to me this way and that Amtrack put me on a community train to come to providence when I pay for a coach they don't care if u are disable old they wont pay me back for what they charge me for a coach they told me that the only thing they can due is give me 50.00off my next trip which I never will travel with Amtrack they don't care about their customers they only care about money they should of paid for my medicine that I needed the rude person and what I pay for a coach not a steel seated train their customer service sucks. I have call them 3 times and complain and each time they told me that they cant do anything the derailment wasn't my fault but they make you feel like we mess up your plans so the hell with you.

My first trip will be my last I don't want to travel with Amtrack that don't care about any one but themselves and money would they treat their mother or grandmother like they did me of course not maybe I should file a complaint with better business bureau and have them sued.
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I love travelling by road and decided to travel from Austin to Texas. Amtrak was the right place to book my ticket and gave me the option to choose the Coach seat. Amtrak has also some great family vacation deals with them which I opted for and my family was extremely happy with the time we spent on train. It was an experience the kids loved and thanks to Amtrak for putting a package together for us. They have good dining facility, sleeping accommodation and seating was comfortable as well. While booking the tickets, I got an instant confirmation on email and SMS. Thanks to Amtrak for giving us a good experience and I would definitely opt for this in future.

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