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Train Travel During Covid-19
Navigating a lack of normalcy in 2020
This blog is based on my personal experiences and should not be taken for medical advice. Always consult the CDC website or local resources when you have questions about Covid-19.
Like everyone else, I’ve struggled with bouts of cabin fever this year. I am lucky to be able to work from home, although being home most of the day has its downsides. I try to get out a couple times each day for fresh air.
On the weekend, I either go for a long walk or go for a bike ride to the lake.
As Chicago moved to the less stringent stages of Quarantine, I’ve enjoyed more freedom. Bike rides to the lake, hanging out at a park.
Regardless of the phase, if I am about to come within 25 feet of anyone else, I put on a mask.
Back in July, I took a train to Milwaukee, WI. I read that the Mayor of Milwaukee had signed a masking order. I wanted to get away for a short weekend.
On the Train
All of us were required to wear masks at the train station and on the train. There’s always one or two people who have…
