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Riding in Coach
Space that compares to airline first class--and no seat belt!
Traveling in coach, you'll enjoy--what else?--Texas-sized seats: big, spacious, roomy and comfortable.

Coach seats feature individual overhead reading lights, fold-out leg rests that let you lie back and stretch out--even sleep!--in comfort, and fold-down tray tables for books, magazines, snacks and beverages.

Most cars have several 110V electrical outlets located near the middle of the car, on the upper level.

DIMENSIONS


Each Superliner coach car has a center aisle, with 2 seats on either side. There's no center armrest. The width of each pair of seats, as measured from the window-side armrest to the aisle-side armrest, is about 41 inches. The distance between rows (seat pitch) is 50-52 inches.

FINDING A SEAT

Note: Your reservation guarantees you a seat, but not a specific seat assignment. assignment. So how do you choose a seat?

  • When you board, you will notice paper tags tucked into a metal band in the luggage rack. These indicate seats that are taken.
  • Find an unclaimed seat that suits you, and take it.
  • Wait for the conductor to collect your ticket.

If you're not sure which seats are available, or if you want to change seats during your trip, ask the conductor to help you.

P.S. Seat tags are marked with the 3-letter station code of the passenger's destination. Whether you want to compare notes with someone who's going where you're going, or whether you're just curious to see how your fellow passengers are using the Texas Eagle, the tags are a useful resource in their own right.

AMENITIES

On an airline or bus, your ticket gets you a seat. On Amtrak, a coach ticket gets you a train.

Coach passengers are welcome to enjoy the Lounge Car and to purchase meals in the Dining Car.

A coach attendant ensures that all passengers in their respective cars receive the help, information, and services they're entitled to.

The lower level houses the car's restrooms, luggage storage space and a limited number of Coach seats. In addition, Coaches in every Superliner-equipped train offer comfortable, wheelchair-accessible seating on the lower level.