Railfone
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=AMTRAK "RAILFONE" PAYPHONES= | =AMTRAK "RAILFONE" PAYPHONES= | ||
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I usually take the Amtrak down to Orange County when I don't feel like sitting in southern California traffic. I always liked the train. In the Cafe Car, there is one phone, which is quite noticeable. I never really got a chance to really explore it, seeming how there is always an employee close by watching me close. | I usually take the Amtrak down to Orange County when I don't feel like sitting in southern California traffic. I always liked the train. In the Cafe Car, there is one phone, which is quite noticeable. I never really got a chance to really explore it, seeming how there is always an employee close by watching me close. | ||
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[http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] | [http://www.amtrak.com Amtrak] | ||
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| - | Quote From [http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Copy/Title_Image_Copy_Page&c=am2Copy&cid=1080080554513&ssid=350 Amtrak's Website:] | + | |
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Railfone | Railfone | ||
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Some Amtrak train cars are equipped with Railfone, an onboard cellular payphone service | Some Amtrak train cars are equipped with Railfone, an onboard cellular payphone service | ||
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permitting you to make private calls at your convenience. | permitting you to make private calls at your convenience. | ||
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About Railfone: | About Railfone: | ||
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Available on many short- to medium-distance routes, and on a few long-distance routes | Available on many short- to medium-distance routes, and on a few long-distance routes | ||
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* Requires payment by a major credit card | * Requires payment by a major credit card | ||
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* Does not accept coins or bills | * Does not accept coins or bills | ||
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* Rates are much higher than regular payphone and cell phone rates | * Rates are much higher than regular payphone and cell phone rates | ||
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* As with cell phones, your call may be interrupted, requiring you to call your party | * As with cell phones, your call may be interrupted, requiring you to call your party | ||
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again to reconnect | again to reconnect | ||
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TTY Service with a Railfone | TTY Service with a Railfone | ||
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Any Railfone that is located close to an electrical outlet can be hooked up to portable | Any Railfone that is located close to an electrical outlet can be hooked up to portable | ||
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text telephones (TTY), supplied by the passenger. | text telephones (TTY), supplied by the passenger. | ||
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Callers can also use the Relay Service; the phone number for this service is displayed | Callers can also use the Relay Service; the phone number for this service is displayed | ||
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on the poster next to the Railfone. | on the poster next to the Railfone. | ||
Revision as of 16:38, 30 January 2007
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AMTRAK "RAILFONE" PAYPHONES
Information
I usually take the Amtrak down to Orange County when I don't feel like sitting in southern California traffic. I always liked the train. In the Cafe Car, there is one phone, which is quite noticeable. I never really got a chance to really explore it, seeming how there is always an employee close by watching me close.
Links
Quote From Amtrak's Website:
Railfone
Some Amtrak train cars are equipped with Railfone, an onboard cellular payphone service permitting you to make private calls at your convenience. About Railfone: Available on many short- to medium-distance routes, and on a few long-distance routes * Requires payment by a major credit card * Does not accept coins or bills * Rates are much higher than regular payphone and cell phone rates * As with cell phones, your call may be interrupted, requiring you to call your party again to reconnect TTY Service with a Railfone Any Railfone that is located close to an electrical outlet can be hooked up to portable text telephones (TTY), supplied by the passenger. Callers can also use the Relay Service; the phone number for this service is displayed on the poster next to the Railfone.
