Can I bring my knife on a train?


Can I bring my knife on a train? Traveling by Rail and Bus Rail travel is very restrictive of knife carry. Amtrak, for example, bans knives completely. They are not allowed on your person, in your carry-on, or in stowed luggage.


Do you have to declare knives in luggage?

Checked Bags: Yes Except knives with rounded-blades, blunt edges without serration/teeth such as butter knives, or plastic cutlery.


Do trains check inside your bags?

Usually, you just hop on the train… no security checks or bag searches.


What happens if TSA finds a knife?

As a result, prohibited items may result in both a TSA civil enforcement action and a criminal enforcement action. Before leaving home, remember to check your baggage to ensure you are not carrying any prohibited items to avoid a possible arrest and/or civil penalties.


Can you bring anything on a train?

When you travel with us, you can carry-on two free pieces of luggage. Each item should not exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg) and needs to be 28 x 22 x 14 inches in size. For those Amtrak families traveling with infants under the age of two, your baby items (strollers and diaper bags) will not count towards your carry-on limit.


What am I not allowed to bring on a train?

The following items are prohibited onboard the train: non-service animals, firearms and ammunition, hover boards, corrosive or dangerous chemicals and materials, incendiaries, martial arts and self-defense items, archery equipment, devices containing propellants, sharp objects, and similar items.