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    Amtrak - Van Nuys

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    Elizabeth D.

    Me and my family have been at this station a few times, and the service is not bad. The station is also a good place to railfan while you wait for your train, a good amount of yard switching action there too.

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    Peter M.

    If you desire to buy a California rail pass, you will need to physically go to an Amtrak station, to pay and get the pass. They state that you will need hardcopy tickets for every leg of your journey. This can only be accomplished at a train station. On top of that, if you decide to upgrade your segments to business class, you will also need to go to a train station (will you believe that non of this stuff can be done on line?) Problem is that the majority of train stations are not manned, and Van Nuys is one of those very few that is. But all is not hunky-dory. At Van Nuys, there's only one person there ....who has to issue tickets, provide advice, and also meet every train to pick up and drop off people who need assistance. So the waits are long, because that person is not always at the ticket window !! However, all is not lost if you have the time. The one person who was there during my visit to the Van Nuys station is the smartest Amtrak employee I have interacted with to date. His name is Travis. Apart from being courteous, helpful and professional, he is very knowledgeable about all rail passes and provides meaningful guidance. I have talked on the phone with countless Amtrak employees and they are all clueless. In fact, I am the one who had to educate them on the little I knew about rail passes. And I could not get a straight answer to several of my questions from anyone. So thank you, Travis. You definitely are the man.

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    Carrie A.

    Bakersfield to Van Nuys bus 5910 Bus 43501 on August 13th .. I was denied handicapped seating by Driven Monique. I asked why, and she said, "I don't like random people coughing on me." Wow I wasn't coughing.. no one was. I proceeded to take a picture of the seats blocked by her belongings and outdated social distancing signage. I am allowed to take pics in a public place. I also reviewed amtak photo policies. She saw me taking pics and went to tell "steve" (worker in Bakersfield ) that she just didn't want me on her bus..and to escort me off the bus. I began crying and asked her, "Really? Why?" She didn't answer except to say get off. I explained that I needed to be on this bus bc my sister was sick & I needed to go to her. With anxiety and tears, I explained I was taking pics of the seat, not her... She then MADE me show her that no pics of her were on my camera roll... and said she eiukd let this go... this time.. Then Steve further intimidated and threatened. Saying if I didn't comply (?) That CHP would be notified to escort me off the bus. This induced anxiety, fear, and intimidation... They were bullies, and I felt extremely uncomfortable as well as in pain because of seating. I initially told her I was disabled and get nauseous if not in front I also have spondyosis and need room Others needed to sit there in handicapped, including an older Hispanic. Monique knew she was fragile and even put away her walker. I am seeking recompense for the last 2 rides I endured that were both unsafe and extremely painful because I was denied handicapped seating. And recompense for upcoming trip because of all the fear induced anxiety..I already have anxieties she made it worse

    Elisa G.

    This is so confusing for elderly people like my bf's mom who is 87 years old and refuses to fly (at all, EVER) from San Jose, 10 hours on the train. Luckily there's a nice attendant who found her. There NO signage at all so how the heck is supposed to know where to go when they are left at the tiny station?!

    Mira S.

    It seems like the same trains that start in or go through downtown LA stop here, I cousin the daily one up to the Bay Area. This is much more convenient if you're in the west side--less traffic, easy to get to, less hectic in the station, plenty of parking. You go into the little station house and an agent will tell you how to walk to the actual platform to catch the train. The platform signage and messaging could be better, given that it's nonexistent. An agent came along and i asked which platform the train would arrive at and where to stand, and it would have been fine either way, but signs and announcements would streamline things. I didn't see restrooms at the platform so I'm guessing you should use one in the station house if you need it before the train arrives.

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    I've been traveling on Amtrak for over 20 years . Also use Business class also perfect trip

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    Travis was the best! Always has been here whenever I use the station and he goes beyond for customer service. Thank you Travis!

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    The person at the counter was extremely helpful with answering all our questions and making sure we get on the correct bus

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