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Nicki
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So I've never ridden a train or any kind of transport that didn't involve having my mom in the front seat driving and I'm just trying to figure out how the process works so I'm not scrambling to understand everything the day of my trip.
I'm going to be on the Carolinian in a business class seat starting in Durham, going to Alexandria, VA.
Some of the questions I have are;
1. Do I have to have my baggage checked or can I just carry it on the train with me? What do I do with it if I do so? And would it just be easier if it's checked in?
2. Are the cars easily labeled? I don't want to end up in a coach seat for almost 7 hours just because I didn't know where I was going.
3. Are you reserved specific seats or just the car you're going to be in? If no reserved seats, how early should I get there to make sure I get a seat by myself?
4. How early should I be at the station itself?
5. What's the policy on food and drink? Can I bring my own meals so I don't have to pay for theirs?
6. Do I have to physically pack a pillow and blanket into a bag to bring it on the train or can I just walk on with them in hand?
7. Can I just get a rundown of the process from being at the station to boarding, being on the train, getting off the train, etc. I would much appreciate it!
Sorry if these questions seem silly but keep in mind I've literally never done any kind of travel before! I want to make myself feel better so I'm not a nervous wreck the day of.
I'm going to be on the Carolinian in a business class seat starting in Durham, going to Alexandria, VA.
Some of the questions I have are;
1. Do I have to have my baggage checked or can I just carry it on the train with me? What do I do with it if I do so? And would it just be easier if it's checked in?
2. Are the cars easily labeled? I don't want to end up in a coach seat for almost 7 hours just because I didn't know where I was going.
3. Are you reserved specific seats or just the car you're going to be in? If no reserved seats, how early should I get there to make sure I get a seat by myself?
4. How early should I be at the station itself?
5. What's the policy on food and drink? Can I bring my own meals so I don't have to pay for theirs?
6. Do I have to physically pack a pillow and blanket into a bag to bring it on the train or can I just walk on with them in hand?
7. Can I just get a rundown of the process from being at the station to boarding, being on the train, getting off the train, etc. I would much appreciate it!
Sorry if these questions seem silly but keep in mind I've literally never done any kind of travel before! I want to make myself feel better so I'm not a nervous wreck the day of.