carolel6938

My wife may be traveling by train 6 hours on Amtrak in California. I have a friend picking her up on the other end. Some people think I'm crazy for letting my wife go by herself and not driving her down. I don't see the problem but maybe I'm wrong. Is it safe to send her on a train by herself? Is it sane?PS - she's a smart and independent woman).opinions??LOL - I didn't wrap her but that was the language used towards me when I was asked how I could possibly "send" my wife on a train by herself. She is happy going and looking forward to her weekend with a bunch of friends!

CarolH

If it's safe and she doesn't have a problem with it, I don't see the big deal...

carolel1503

its quite safe

Carmine

Sure its safe. Totally safe. I'd question why people would tell you otherwise....? Weird.

Carmine

If she is happy to travel that way, then it is not a question of you "sending" her. Unless you have wrapped her in brown paper and packing tape...

carolel1503

Only murderers and maniacs take the train. LOLThe people that suggest its not safe are paranoid or over bearing control freaks.

carolel1503

If she's a smart and independent woman, what's the problem?

carolina

was on amtrack about 12 years ago when they were on strike going from ks to Calif. the toilets were all overflowing with crap, they stopped in the middle of the desert like they broke down ...for hours.2 dudes behind me woke up and were arguing were their stash of pot was and then they found it right in the middle of the aisle.the conductor was a tiny orange frail of a man.... (verry happy..hint)been cheaper to ride the bus... but I think she would be safe.. carry some mace

carmie

i think that as long as she practices safe traveling protocol, she should be ok. my elderly granny and i (when i was 10) traveled on amtrak from MO to MS. we were fine. your wife will have to be savvy and aware of her surroundings at all times. also, if it is a direct trip (no stops along the way that require her to depart the train) she will be better off.some tips:-NEVER leave your purse unguarded. if sleeping, put your purse under your head or zipped up inside your jacket/coat.-NEVER give out personal information to anyone for any reason. -ALWAYS be aware of who is sitting around you and be alert to any odd behavior.to further ease your wife's trip, consider UPS'ing her luggage to the friend a few days before her departure so she doesn't have to keep an eye on multiple bags and possessions. only do this if UPS'ing will be cheaper than paying to stow the luggage on the train.

carnaby_fudge

Assuming your wife is an adult then, yes, it's as safe as any other means of travel. Not sure why people think you're crazy for doing it but thousands of people travel by Amtrak everyday without incident. Bon voyage!