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    Golf Bags Accepted as Carry-on BaggageAboard Select Midwest Corridor Trains

    Effective July 8, 2011

    Effective July 8, golf bags will be permitted as carry-on baggage aboard

    select Midwest corridor trains (see list below) for a $10 charge.Passengers planning to travel with golf bags should refer to theinformation below. Other restrictions may apply. Contact Amtrak fordetails.

    Carry-on Golf Bags

    Passengers must make carry-on golf bag reservations prior to boarding the train.

    Carry-on golf bag reservations can only be made by speaking with a reservation agent at1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245) or a ticket agent at an Amtrak station. Carry-on golf bagreservations cannot be made through Amtrak.com or Quik-Trak self-serve ticketing kiosks.Please note: Passengers who have previously made a reservation that includes a golf bag chargemay obtain their tickets through Quik-Trak kiosks.

    A $10 charge per one-way trip is applied to each carry-on golf bag reservation, and a separateticket will be issued. Passengers must present the golf bag ticket to the conductor with their travelticket.

    Golf clubs must be carried in a bag or case that includes a cover that prevents the clubs fromfalling out. The bag, case or cover must be securely fastened by zippers or other fasteners. Thepassengers name, address and phone number must be on a tag that is attached to the golf bag.

    Checked Baggage Option

    Passengers may also check golf bags at stations that offer checked baggage. A $5 handlingcharge applies.

    Golf bags are only accepted at stations that offer checked baggage or aboard trains that accept

    golf bags as carry-on baggage. Golf carts are not accepted.Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin Service Trains

    Accepting Carry-on Golf Bags

    Chicago Carbondale IlliniTrains 392 and 393 SalukiTrains 390 and 391

    Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Lincoln Service

    Trains 300, 302, 304 and 306Trains 301, 303, 305 and 307

    Missouri River RunnerTrains 311,313, 314 and 316

    Chicago Galesburg Quincy Carl SandburgTrains 381 and 382 Illinois ZephyrTrains 380 and 383

    Chicago Port Huron Pontiac Blue WaterTrains 364 and 365

    Wolverine ServiceTrains 350, 352 and 354Trains 351, 353 and 355

    Chicago Grand Rapids Pere MarquetteTrains 370 and 371

    Chicago Milwaukee Hiawatha Service

    Trains 330, 332, 334, 336, 338, 340 and 342Trains 329, 331, 333, 335, 337, 339 and 341

    Thank you for traveling with Amtrak. We appreciate your patronage. For reservations and information,visit Amtrak.com or call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).

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