rickycourtney
Conductor
Amtrak made the surprise announcement today. At this point it's a trial program on one train that will last six months.
Here's an excerpt from the press release:
I look forward to reading some trip reports from our members on both sides of this issue as they ride the Illinois Zephyr and Carl Sandburg.
Here's an excerpt from the press release:
Full press release and Passenger Service Notice posted here.ILLINOIS DOT AND AMTRAK TO ALLOW PETS ABOARD AS A TEST BETWEEN CHICAGO AND QUINCY
Six-month program will evaluate idea for other trains nationally
CHICAGO -- Amtrak and the Illinois Department of Transportation are teaming up to let travelers bring their pets along between Chicago and Quincy on Illinois Zephyr and Carl Sandburg trains. Reservations are now available for travel from May 5 through Nov.2, as a test of the service.
Ticketing and travel with pets can begin only at staffed stations in Chicago, Naperville and Galesburg, advance reservations are required and a surcharge of $25 will be assessed for travel. Dogs or cats up to 20- pounds each will be accepted in carriers such as those used in airplane cabins and placed at the feet and under the seat of each pet owner. Trains 380-383 operate to and from Chicago, LaGrange, Naperville, Plano, Mendota, Princeton, Kewanee, Galesburg, Macomb and Quincy.
I look forward to reading some trip reports from our members on both sides of this issue as they ride the Illinois Zephyr and Carl Sandburg.