How to make amtrak reservations<br>Research departure and arrival destinations. Before making a reservation on amtrak, you will want to make sure they serve the city you are departing from, and the place you are traveling to. You can check the " routes " section of their website, call their toll-free number (1-800-872-7245), or talk to a travel agent.
In order to  book a reservation, one can communicate via cellular device using the Amtrak toll-free number or utilize a local travel agency.
Local travel agencies qualify because the travel agency was not limited in the premise. I think the words "local" and "communication device" may have thrown the system off.