Is there power outlets in the "coach" class of Amtrak?

August 29, 2008 5:03 AM

Is there power outlets in the "coach" class of Amtrak? Specifically for a trip from Montreal to New York City.
posted by Idiot Mittens to Travel & Transportation around New York, NY (8 answers total)

Yes-- though not necessarily at every seat, if I recall correctly.
posted by availablelight at 5:12 AM on August 29, 2008

Every Amtrak I've been on has outlets, not necessarily at every seat, but spaced closely enough you should be able to get at one. I've only ever ridden coach (and a couple business-class), but you should be able to find one unless it's a full train when you get on.
posted by pupdog at 5:13 AM on August 29, 2008

I have ridden the Adirondack (Amtrak's NYC-Montreal line) several times in coach (I don't believe business class seats are even sold on this route) and there has always been a rail with power outlets running along each side of the train car. Unless they've started using different cars since the last time I rode this line (fall 2007) I think you're set for AC power.
posted by letourneau at 6:03 AM on August 29, 2008

Yes, but watch out: I had kalessin's problem, and couldn't get the seat reconfigured. I ended up sitting in the snack car for most of my trip, because the outlets are accessible there.
posted by ubersturm at 8:43 AM on August 29, 2008

Every time I've gone coach (which is only about three times total), power has been available.
posted by knave at 9:37 AM on August 29, 2008

some newer trains have them at every seat. dont bet on it though. almost every car has at least one outlet somewhere. i have seen it by the water dispenser/garbage can. otherwise, i have also seen an outlet at one or two random seats in the car.
posted by Nillocsoc at 9:50 AM on August 29, 2008

My experience is that there is always an outlet. I ride it around 10 times a year.
posted by Ironmouth at 10:38 AM on August 29, 2008

The café car always has outlets, but some conductors are total dicks about letting people use laptops at the tables.
posted by nicwolff at 12:32 PM on August 29, 2008