I have taken Amtrak’s Auto Train a few times, which runs non-stop between Sanford FL and Lorton VA, on the Northbound segment in Lorton VA there were always at least 2 Amtrak police officers with their K-9’s checking each auto as the auto pulled up to the waiting area where the passengers claimed their cars.

It has been said that the I-95 corridor north from Florida is the main delivery route for drugs to the Northeast and the Auto Train would make it much easier than to drive the route. I would assume they have picked up more than their fair share of drugs being transported north.

At no time did any LEO or Amtrak personnel ask for our ID either when checking in or on board the train, I only had to show my ID when I picked up the tickets which was at an Amtrak station in Connecticut.

To me showing an ID at the Amtrak ticket counter is a dog and pony show, anyone can purchase tickets at an unmanned Amtrak ticket Kiosk without showing any ID

Mr. Elliott