Amtrak Passenger Advisory:
Disposal Containers for Sharp Personal Items Available Aboard Select Long-Distance Trains
Effective May 1, 2015
Effective May 1, Amtrak will offer complimentary Sharp-Trap® containers aboard select long-distance trains for passengers to safely dispose of small sharp items including, insulin syringes and needles, lancets and razor blades. Sharp-Trap containers are being offered in an effort to reduce and/or eliminate passengers’ and employees’ risk of cuts or other injuries caused by sharp personal items aboard Amtrak trains and at stations.
Offered Aboard Select Long-Distance Trains
Sharp-Trap containers will be available aboard the following long-distance trains effective May 1, and will be offered aboard additional trains in the near future.
Capitol Limited Trains 29 and 30
Cardinal Trains 50 and 51City of New Orleans Trains 58 and 59
Crescent Trains 19 and 20Lake Shore Limited Trains 48/448 and 49/449
Silver Meteor Trains 97 and 98Silver Star Trains 91 and 92
Obtaining a Sharp-Trap Container
Sharp-Trap containers are available upon request from any employee on board the train. Employees can also demonstrate how to use the container, if necessary. Sharp-Trap containers are not available at stations.
Sharp-Trap Container Disposal
Amtrak employees cannot dispose of Sharp-Trap containers for passengers. For the safety of our passengers and employees, passengers must keep their used containers in their possession until exiting the train and station. Do not leave a used container in the seat pockets, trash containers or in any other area of the train and station. Passengers who see a Sharp-Trap container in any area of the train or station should notify an Amtrak employee.
We appreciate your cooperation in making the railroad a safe mode of transportation. For schedules and information, visit Amtrak.com, use our free mobile apps or call 1-800-USA-RAIL (1-800-872-7245).
Thank you for traveling with Amtrak.
