They don't allow sharp objects on the train...

Tonight I’m heading back down south to pick up Nick. He’s spending the night here in Bellingham and, tomorrow, we’re taking the train up to Vancouver, B.C. for the Rant Meet, to celebrate RantMedia’s seventh birthday.

We’ll both be in Vancouver from 11:40AM on Saturday till 6:00PM on Sunday and only have plans Saturday night, so if you’re in the area or have suggestions for entertainment, you should email me (no later than tonight), call me (if you have the number), or email my phone (mobile@pig-monkey.com — short messages only).

We’re staying in a hostel on Granville Street.

Service Alert: Buses to cover Amtrak service North of Seattle, due to temporary closure of BNSF Railway tracks

January 6, 2006 4:00 p.m. PT

Due to a mudslide eight miles south of Edmonds, which blocked BNSF Railway-owned track, BNSF Railway has halted rail traffic through this Saturday evening.

As a result, Amtrak trains between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., is being represented by substitute bus service.

The temporary bus substitution represents Amtrak Cascades trains 510, 513, 516 and 517, which operate between Seattle, Bellingham, Wash. and Vancouver, B.C. Intermediate stations affected are Edmonds, Everett and Mount Vernon.

The Seattle-Chicago Empire Builder will originate and terminate in Edmonds, with substitute bus service between Seattle and Edmonds.

Dear Amtrak Customer,

Thank you for your inquiry.

Knives or weapons of any kind are prohibited on Amtrak.

We hope this information will be helpful.

Sincerely, Brooke Amtrak Customer Service

TRACKING NUMBER: A00000718100-00002723184

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From: pm@pig-monkey.com Sent: 28 Dec 05 18:51:12 To: Cc: Subject: General Inquiries

Name: Amtrak Customer Email: pm@pig-monkey.com Address1: Address2: City: State: Zip/Postal: Country: United States Phone Number: Subject: General Inquiries

Message:

What is your policy on pocket knives and multitools with blades under 3.5” on the train?