Originally Posted by
uppereastsider
Redcaps are here for people in your situation. @
dicksboat's advice is spot on.
If you really want a seat, upgrade to F. That's the only way to be guaranteed one.
But business class is not a free for all. A redcap will make the situation super easy. I've seen people of all abilities travel comfortably on the Acela
Every ticketed passenger on a reserved train like the Acela is guaranteed a seat, not just first class. Finding where that seat is is another matter.