Amtrak To Introduce Excess Baggage Fee Starting In October
WASHINGTON (CBS) -- It's a policy familiar to airline passengers, but now Amtrak riders will soon be paying a fee if they bring extra bags on board.
Amtrak says that starting Thursday, customers will face a $20 excess baggage fee "for each carry-on and personal item above the quantity and size limits."
Passengers are allowed two personal items weighing up to 25 pounds each, and two carry-on bags up to 50 pounds each on board.
The fee will be collected either at the station or on the train.
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