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How To Survive Train Travel

I should of splurged on the roomette...

Alexia Smith
Dec 12, 2016
University of Nevada, Reno
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How To Survive Train Travel
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Ok lets be real, who travels the train in the year 2016? I do. I consider myself a well seasoned train traveler and have few tricks up my sleeve to make sure you survive a long haul train trip. So this Christmas season if you're stuck on the train to travel, fear not! By the end of the line you will truly become the Girl on the Train.

1. Have Your Ticket on Your Mobile Device

Amtrak has the validity to download their app and carry your ticket complete paperless. Earth friendly and you won't have to run to the closest Kinkos because you forgot to print out the ticket at home.



2. Snacks

Even though there is a dining car and a snack shack on the lower deck, bringing you own snacks will save you money and time! Enjoy them in the observation car or your personal Roomette!



3. Download Everything

I have some good news and bad news. The good news is that Netflix is now available for downloading offline shows and movies. The bad news is that only some trains have WiFi.


4. Catch Some Zzz's

If your are on an overnight train, odds are you will sleep. Grab your fave pillow and a pashmina and get some well deserved shut eye. If you're worried that you will miss your stop mid sleep fest, the train attendants will wake you up 20 minutes before arrival.

5. Make Some Friends

I know its a little nerve-wracking to meet new people but on the train all bets are off and soon you will be sitting next to an old soul named Kathy who will literally tell you her whole life story. It is way better to sit next to a nice old woman than a man with no teeth eating a taco salad.

Good luck on your finals and happy traveling!

Love, Lexi


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