Are there police officers on Amtrak trains?

People have already mentioned that Amtrak has its own police force, so regarding your ultimate question, I think that Amtrak trains are pretty safe from crime and terrorism. read more

As others have mentioned, Amtrak has its own police, and although in my very ample experience they are not riding on each train (unless they are undercover, but I sincerely doubt that), they do intermittently board trains and walk through, often with canine units. read more

Due to high costs and low ridership, Amtrak loses money on the California Zephyr, the passenger train that traverses a picturesque route from Chicago to the Bay Area. Its balance sheet would improve if more people could be persuaded to buy tickets for a “Superliner Roomette,” where there’s a picture window to watch passing scenery, two fold-down beds, and private space to get a good night’s sleep. read more

Amtrak police officers derive their legal authority from the railroad commissioning laws in each state. Typically an Amtrak police officer is commissioned in either the state of their residence or the state in which they will work. read more