Policy: 201.E-Travel: Train Travel
Date:
02/06/04
Updated for e-Reimbursement: 04/20/2009


Statement of Policy:

Travel by train must be limited to coach, if available, unless overnight, where accommodations must be limited to a roomette. Reimbursement shall not exceed lowest cost of the most reasonable form of other public transportation. Receipt required for expenses claimed in excess of $25.00, including tip.


Related Procedure(s):


Related Procedures for e-Reimbursement Users:

Use expense type Bus/Train-Long Distance for:

Long-distance (inter-city) bus and train expenses.

Enter the following required information after clicking on the "Detail" link at the end of the expense type line:

Bus/Train-Long Distance

  • Description: travel mode, itinerary, dates

Use expense type Local Transport/Shuttle for:

Local transportation charges incurred via local rail, ferry, subway, city bus, airport/hotel shuttle, rail or ferry.

Enter the following required information after clicking on the "Detail" link at the end of the expense type line:

Local Transport/Shuttle

  • Location
  • Description: describe mode and purpose of travel (e.g., shuttle from airport to hotel)

Who should know this policy?

Deans, Directors, employees who travel and staff who prepare travel reimbursements


Related Documents:


Contacts:

Dean/Director’s Business Office may e-mail uwtravel@bussvc.wisc.edu with questions.

Travelers and departmental staff should contact their respective Dean/Director’s Business Office for policy or procedural questions

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