Wednesday, June 20, 2007

An Amtrak Ticket Demands Protecting

Movers who decide to use the auto train to get themselves and their cars where they are going need to know a few things about the Amtrak ticket they buy. While this simple purchase can speed up moving in a big way, losing the ticket once it's in hand can prove to be troublesome at best.

I didn't realize quite how much of a problem a lost or even stolen ticket could present until I read a piece on GoMovers.com about the subject. According to the article, a lost Amtrak ticket can result in a passenger needing to buy a new ticket and sifting through some paperwork before a refund on the first one can even be hoped for.

Considering the ramifications of a lost Amtrak ticket, the article makes a few really solid suggestions. Passengers wishing to ride on the auto train, or any Amtrak train for that matter, should keep their tickets close. They should also record the ticket number in a different location to ensure the possibility for a refund if the unthinkable happens. Refunds are not given unless the original ticket number can be cited on forms.

Amtrak itself sounds perfectly agreeable to working with passengers when tickets are lost or stolen, but passengers need to help themselves first. A few simple measures can really help protect passengers and their finances.

It sure sounds like protecting tickets should be a first priority for passengers onboard Amtrak trains.

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