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Coverage dated November 9, 2026 to November 12, 2026

Amtrak to allow guns on trains despite union pushback

Headline from St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Amtrak plans to expand its firearms transportation policy in January 2027, allowing passengers to bring unloaded guns aboard more trains in locked cases, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from a union representing the railroad's workers.

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6 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Boston Globe

    Guns on Amtrak trains? A workers union is up in arms. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Amtrak will soon allow travelers to bring their guns, secured in personal lockboxes, on trains as carry-on luggage, the company said.

  2. Omaha World-Herald

    Amtrak to allow guns on trains. Workers union calls policy 'lunacy' (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    The expanded policy will allow passengers to bring declared, unloaded firearms and ammunition aboard eligible trains in secured cases, rather than checking them into a baggage car.

  3. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Amtrak to allow guns on trains despite union pushback (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    Amtrak plans to expand its firearms transportation policy in January 2027, allowing passengers to bring unloaded guns aboard more trains in locked cases, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from a union representing the railroad's workers.

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