I would like to travel cross country via Amtrak and I'm not too sure about the new guidelines as to baggage, especially after recent security scares. If someone can tell me the "new" rules regarding baggage checks if there are any. Is all baggage opened and checked thorougly for example like the airlines. I know it is inconvenient but I would feel much safer if baggage was checked. Partly because who knows what people bring aboard trains and I would feel much safer to know. If not I guess I'll stick to the friendly skies or renting a car and driving myself.