Is it okay to take a fairly large suitcase on a train?
I don't usually travel on trains and I'm worried about where i'll put it and if it will be safe i.e if it has to be left near the door someone might steel it!
2006-08-16 01:27:53 · 18 answers · asked by 'Rickaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Rail
Pete Samui has obviously never travelled on a train before!
Just spoke to the company and they said there are no luggage limitations and it's fine to take it and there's plenty of safe places. Thank yu for the helpfull answers only. All the others can get stuffed
2006-08-16 06:04:51 · update #1
Noone will Steal it. There is a section to leave luggage
2006-08-16 01:30:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on where you are travelling, what country you're in, and what kind of train service you are on. if you're in japan or korea, you don't have to worry much at all about the security of your luggage. here in australia, where i live, you generally don't have to worry much, either; but some trains can be crowded and have little room for your luggage. same goes for india and south america. if you are in britain, the intercity services are very good and have room for your luggage, and it will generally be safe. (Remember, it's hard to RUN with a fairly large suitcase!) In the US, Amtrak will be fine.
You can always ask the porter to help if you are concerned about security.
2006-08-16 01:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by artful dodger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can take a suitcase on a train!
it depeds what kind of train tho!
if it is a long hurl journey where u have had to book tickets then there is usually a luggage rack by the door! no one would steal it i would think but keep checking on it at every station stop.
if it is the avarege daily short journey train then u can either stand with it at the door or get a seat and put it by your feet! sod everyone else they can stand :0)
2006-08-16 01:32:17 · answer #3 · answered by princessnicola23 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest using the same suitcase you use for an overhead compartment in an airplane but your best bet would be to check with the train company you are riding on and asking them for the details of how large your bag can be?
2006-08-16 01:31:26 · answer #4 · answered by michael2003c2003 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's okay to have large suitcase in train. But try to figure out with which train company are you going and read their policy or whatever :)
2006-08-16 01:33:17 · answer #5 · answered by Blisska 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's okay to take anything you can carry or roll. Yes, if the train is crowded, you'll leave it by the door, but if it's uncrowded you might find a place closer to you. I'd call up the ticket office and ask them for advice and suggestions.
2006-08-16 01:33:15 · answer #6 · answered by chilixa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will be safe by the door on the luggage racks.. the ones above your seat are to small for a suitcase... make sure you keep you feet off the seats.. lol, have a nice journey...x
2006-08-16 05:58:16 · answer #7 · answered by paulrb8 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Maryland I check my luggage the day before I leave...small carry on I keep over head not a problem.
2006-08-16 04:50:24 · answer #8 · answered by Joy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i personally take a small bag and stuff many things into it because i think someone would try to steal it...but if you just put it right between your legs on the floor nothing would happened as long as you keep your eyes on it but don't take more than that one large case because if you do and somebody does try to steal it from you then yea i would have to say you'll end up in a pickle.
2006-08-16 01:32:26 · answer #9 · answered by Lizzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll check your luggage into a seperate compartment, just like on a plane - and their luggage size/content restrictions are much looser than the airlines!!
2006-08-16 01:31:10 · answer #10 · answered by Jane D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋