§ 301–10.161 41 CFR Ch. 301 (7–1–08 Edition) includes reserved coach accommoda- (1) Use of other than first-class ac- tions as well as slumber coach accom- commodations would endanger your modations when overnight train travel life or Government property; is involved. (2) You are an agent on protective de- (b) Slumber coach—Includes slumber tail and you are accompanying an indi- coach accommodations on trains offer- vidual authorized to use first-class ac- ing such accommodations, or the low- commodations; or est level of sleeping accommodations (3) You are a courier or control offi- available on a train that does not offer cer accompanying controlled pouches slumber coach accommodations. or packages. (c) First-class—Includes bedrooms, (d) Inadequate foreign coach-class roomettes, club service, parlor car ac- train accommodations. When coach- commodations, or other premium ac- class train accommodations on a for- commodations. eign rail carrier do not provide ade- (d) Business-class—A class of service quate sanitation or health standards. offered on Amtrak Acela or Metroliner extra fare train service. § 301–10.163 What is an extra-fare train? [FTR Amdt. 70, 63 FR 15955, Apr. 1, 1998, as amended by FTR Amdt. 108, 67 FR 57965, A train that operates at an increased Sept. 13, 2002] fare due to the extra performance of the train (i.e., faster speed or fewer § 301–10.161 What class of train accom- stops). modations must I use? You must use coach-class accom- § 301–10.164 When may I use extra-fare train service? modations for all train travel, except when your agency authorizes first-class You may use extra fare train service service. whenever your agency determines it is more advantageous to the Government § 301–10.162 When may I use first-class or is required for security reasons. The train accommodations? use of the lowest class of service avail- Only when your agency specifically able on any AMTRAK Acela or authorizes/approves your use of first- Metroliner train service (including class train accommodations under Acela Express) is deemed advantageous paragraphs (a) through (d) of this sec- to the Government and no further tion. agency approval is needed. On the Am- (a) No coach-class accommodations trak Acela Express or Metroliner train are reasonably available. ‘‘Reasonably service, the lowest available class is available’’ means available and sched- business and on the Amtrak Regional uled to leave within 24 hours of the em- train service the lowest available class ployee’s proposed departure time, or of service is coach. AMTRAK Acela and scheduled to arrive within 24 hours of Metroliner first-class accommodations the employee’s proposed arrival time. may be authorized/approved only as (b) When use of first-class is nec- provided in § 301–10.162. essary to accommodate a disability or [FTR Amdt. 108, 67 FR 57965, Sept. 13, 2002] other special need. A disability must be substantiated in writing by competent SHIP medical authority. A special need must be substantiated in writing according § 301–10.180 Must I travel by a U.S. to your agency’s procedures. If you are flag ship? authorized under § 301–13.3(a) of this Yes, when a U.S. flag ship is avail- chapter to have an attendant accom- able unless the necessity of the mission pany you, your agency also may au- requires the use of a foreign ship. (See thorize the attendant to use first-class 46 U.S.C. App. Sec. 1241.) accommodations if you require the at- tendant’s services en route. § 301–10.181 What is my liability if I (c) When exceptional security cir- improperly use a foreign ship? cumstances require first-class travel. You are required to travel by U.S. Exceptional security circumstances in- flag ship for the entire trip, unless use clude, but are not limited to: of a foreign ship has been authorized by 36 VerDate Aug<31>2005 08:07 Aug 14, 2008 Jkt 214176 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8010 Y:\SGML\214176.XXX 214176 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with CFR.