frugalist
Lead Service Attendant
What would Amtrak have to do to make all the sleeper doors lockable from the outside?
I know I've brought this up before, but the traveling solo thread has reignited my interest in this security issue. Yes, I was told not to worry, just keep my stuff out of sight and close the curtain when I leave. Yes, that's what I did on my trip last month, and I had no problems with anything missing. But, that doesn't mean this isn't a concern. And obviously, I'm not the only one who doesn't like the idea that you can't lock your door when you go to dinner.
I would imagine at the least Amtrak would have to replace the entire door and door frame to provide for a mechanism that can be locked by the passenger when he goes to the lounge or the diner. Are there any other, simpler modifications that can be done to achieve the same goal.
Other than not having the money to make such modifications to every sleeper in the fleet, are there any other reasons why it can't be done? Are they concerned people will walk off the train with the keys?
I know I've brought this up before, but the traveling solo thread has reignited my interest in this security issue. Yes, I was told not to worry, just keep my stuff out of sight and close the curtain when I leave. Yes, that's what I did on my trip last month, and I had no problems with anything missing. But, that doesn't mean this isn't a concern. And obviously, I'm not the only one who doesn't like the idea that you can't lock your door when you go to dinner.
I would imagine at the least Amtrak would have to replace the entire door and door frame to provide for a mechanism that can be locked by the passenger when he goes to the lounge or the diner. Are there any other, simpler modifications that can be done to achieve the same goal.
Other than not having the money to make such modifications to every sleeper in the fleet, are there any other reasons why it can't be done? Are they concerned people will walk off the train with the keys?