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:
- 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:
- 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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