How to Improve Your Chances of Getting a Seat on Amtrak
by Elizabeth Yuko from Lifehacker on (#4KVNE)
On a recent Amtrak trip, I arrived early, boarded as quickly as possible, and yet, wound up without a seat. I had purchased a "reserved seat" ticket, and when I asked the conductor about this, he told me that everyone on the train had a "reserved seat" ticket and having one did not guarantee you a seat.