Coach seating on a train?

Question

is coach seating like first class? becaues I am on the amtrak website and I want a first class ride, but I dont see anything like that.....help me out please!

Answer 1

On an Amtrak long distance train it is considered first class when you have a sleeper. You pay coach fare and extra for the room. You do not get a coach seat. All meals are included.

On commuter trains first class is usually a larger seat and more services.

Both get to use the first class lounges at some stations.

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Answer 2

"plush" is a common finer kanvas used on limousines, luxury boats and first class cabins of european bullet-trains.

go for that :)

Answer 3

On Amtrak, "first class" means you get a room in the sleeping car.  The room has a door and curtains you can draw across the  windows for privacy.  The seat folds out into a small bed so you can lie down at night.  Also, unless they have changed their policy in the last couple years, all meals in the dining car are free for sleeping car passengers.  The Amtrak website should have some pictures and floor plans of the rooms to give you a better idea of what they look like.

"Coach class" is pretty much what you'd expect from the name.  You basically get a seat and that's it.  The seats are very very roomy though and you do have room to stretch out.  

I've taken several long distance Amtrak trips and I actually prefer coach.  You don't get that claustrophobic feeling that you do in the little sleeping compartments.  If your trip is overnight, you should also consider whether you will be able to sleep in a reclining position or if you have to lie flat.  If you have to lie down, it's probably best to get a sleeper.

Answer 4

again liz please call amtrack 800 # they will answer all questions

Answer 5

First class seats are wider, usually for fatter asses, to put it bluntly.  They're usually considerably more expensive, but you get more service.  I ride Amtrak and coach is fine for me: you can still get up and walk to the snack car any time you want