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Amtrakgirl448
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My daughter has waited too long to get an appointment to get her driver's license renewed, and now can't get an appointment before her train travel. Do unmanned stations check for IDs?
Ditto, depends on the Conductor and the Station Agents!I have been asked for my ID by conductors a few times over the years.
Nope.Believe it or not, TSA is okay with an expired driver's license. Hopefully Amtrak is as well.
And some TSA agents will let you know if your ID is about to expire.
I didn't notice, but that is great.@Devil's Advocate love your updated location. Must be on one of the sidings CSX has been removing along the Water Level Route
TSA allowing expired licenses as only been in effect since the start of the pandemic.Crazy that Amtrak is more restrictive than the TSA.
That's not quite true.TSA allowing expired licenses as only been in effect since the start of the pandemic.
I use the disability discount and will usually verify it when they ask...if I need assistance and I say "Huh?".Needing to show ID isn't the same as needing to show proof of citizenship. Even the enhanced Real ID driver's licenses are available to non US citizens. If you are traveling on a senior fare, the Amtrak website warns the traveler that ID may be checked to confirm eligibility. I have never actually ben asked for ID though, which makes me fear that my face may be enough confirmation of my age.
There is a major difference between Real ID and Enhanced. Certain States (mine included) issue something called an Enhanced Drivers License, and it is available only to a US citizen. It can be used at a land or sea entry between US and Canada, or a sea entry in many Caribbean countries. Like a Real ID it can be used for domestic air travel but international still requires a passport. Real and enhanced are 2 different animals, Real does not require citizenship.Needing to show ID isn't the same as needing to show proof of citizenship. Even the enhanced Real ID driver's licenses are available to non US citizens. If you are traveling on a senior fare, the Amtrak website warns the traveler that ID may be checked to confirm eligibility. I have never actually ben asked for ID though, which makes me fear that my face may be enough confirmation of my age.
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