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Doors between adjoining bedrooms can be opened to provide
four-bed compartments for families. There is also a large bedroom
at the end of the car that is wheelchair accessible and designed for
two people.
Superliners operating west of the Mississippi River and on
a few eastern routes offer roomettes for one or two people (no
in-room lavatory), bedrooms for two adults and possibly a small
child, and family bedrooms that sleep two adults and two young
children. Special compartments designed for elderly passengers
or those in wheelchairs are also available.
Upgrading Once Onboard
Let's say you have bought a coach ticket and find yourself sit-
ting next to a woman with squalling twins on her lap (my idea
of a worst-case scenario). At that moment, a private roomette in
one of the sleeping cars will sound awfully good. A conductor
can sell you an upgrade even after you're onboard and the trip
is underway, as long as there's available space. Failing that, you
can always ask the conductor or train attendant if there's another
seat, preferably in another car.
If You Have to Cancel
Stuff happens. Should you have to cancel your train trip, you
can get your money back if you cancel within very specific time
frames: Basic rail fares are refundable up to the day you were
scheduled to leave. You can get a refund for the cost of your
sleeping-car accommodations, but you must cancel no less than
seven days prior to departure.
Finding and Booking the Right Hotel
Unless you have several Aunt Tillies scattered around the coun-
try, one or more nights in a hotel could well be part of your train
trip. For some people, a hotel is just a place to sleep—almost any
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