Segway on Amtrak

[rich_gard]

Just got a new Segway i2 in 2016.

I am thinking about taking my Segway to Union Station in Chicago and boarding train to Milwaukee. Has anyone had experience taking Segway on Amtrak?

Let me know.

Thank you.

Rich

[owen]

If you use your Segway as a mobility device, then you should be allowed. This is covered under "Operations Standards Update 12-33: Segway Personal Transporters permitted as a Mobility Aid for a Person With a Disability". Despite this policy I've almost been denied boarding, so you may want to have a copy with you, and discuss this when you make your reservation.

I'm not sure what the policy is if the Segway is not used as a mobility device.

[airdale]

Originally Posted by rich_gard

Just got a new Segway i2 in 2016.

I am thinking about taking my Segway to Union Station in Chicago and boarding train to Milwaukee. Has anyone had experience taking Segway on Amtrak?

Let me know.

Thank you.

Rich

Im very familiar with it, but never with Segway.....I cant remember were the ramp might be at Union station? Those are brutal stairs on and train....Keep us informed!!!

[dudeman1961]

Yes, I transported my Seg via Amtrak as my mobility device.
I rode it on and off the train via the wheelchair ramp.
We traveled from Salinas, CA to Portland, OR in July.

I first went online and made reservations/declarations, then confirmed
by phone. Attendants didn't bat an eye though it was the first one they had seen used as a mobility device. They were very professional. On the way north it was stowed in an empty seat, coming back south (full train) it was stowed in an employee area.

Enjoy!

[johnnywheels]

Originally Posted by dudeman1961

Yes, I transported my Seg via Amtrak as my mobility device.
I rode it on and off the train via the wheelchair ramp.
We traveled from Salinas, CA to Portland, OR in July.
Airwheel Q1
I first went online and made reservations/declarations, then confirmed
by phone. Attendants didn't bat an eye though it was the first one they had seen used as a mobility device. They were very professional. On the way north it was stowed in an empty seat, coming back south (full train) it was stowed in an employee area.

Enjoy!

That sounds like a good trip! A buddy of mine just moved up to Portland, really want to visit him, heard it's a great town!

[BoscoBob]

Originally Posted by johnnywheels

That sounds like a good trip! A buddy of mine just moved up to Portland, really want to visit him, heard it's a great town!

Mosier Tunnel
http://www.nwhiker.com/CGNSAHike63.html
9 miles round-trip with awesome views of the Gorge and the Columbia River, ZERO cars.



Springwater Corrider. Visit the waterfront and glide almost to Boring (and, it's not boring...it's Boring) 19 miles one-way!

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks...idor%20Map.pdf

Voodoo Donuts
http://voodoodoughnut.com/

Champoeg State Park. Great trails (Pronounced "sham-POO-ee")
http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cf...s%29093226.pdf

Sites and glides are TNTC! If you can make it around May-October, you must try the Sunday Parkways.
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/58929

[BridgetteB]

what a great idea Segway on the Amtrak would be a new and a must try for me. Thanks for the great info

[twowheels]

I have taken my Segway on Amtrak several times in the past but every experience with staff was different. Some are more strict than others. I always asked a lot of questions to the employees before getting on. Find out what they recommend.