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>You don't have as much security concerns For now. I feel that it's only a matter of time before the TSA gets involved, and that train ride that was hyped up a
by jdhn 5y ago
>You don't have as much security concerns
For now. I feel that it's only a matter of time before the TSA gets involved, and that train ride that was hyped up as being quicker than a plane ride will suddenly no longer be as quick.
- Mountain_Skies 5y agoTSA tried once. Amtrak, who has actual police with actual arrest powers, said next time they showed up and harassed Amtrak's passengers, they'd get thrown in jail. IIRC, Amtrak and TSA came to a face saving agreement that essentially made it clear that TSA has no say in Amtrak security. Unlike an airport that has many airlines, Amtrak stations only serve Amtrak so they have complete control. Not sure how things work at Canadian stations that Amtrak services but I'm betting it's not through a TSA type of situation.
- systemvoltage 5y agoGreetings HN, please start a startup that wipes TSA out of business.
- astrange 5y agoIt could get even faster if they'd stop boarding the train as if it was a plane at some stations. https://www.vox.com/2014/3/31/5563600/everything-you-need-to-know-about-boarding-an-amtrak-train https://www.vox.com/2014/3/31/5563600/everything-you-need-to... https://www.vox.com/2018/12/4/18123624/amtrak-boarding-rules-union-station-dc https://www.vox.com/2018/12/4/18123624/amtrak-boarding-rules...