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I have a friend who was LIRR-MTAPD detective, did a stint on the Joint Terrorism Task Force (interagency planning group) Then went to...

I don't know about APD, doubt it. Keep in mind that unlike the regular marshals service, air marshals are actually part of TSA. There...

MTAPD commission in both NY & CT. so they can ride end to end on trains that hit CT The geographical area of employment provisions are...

Things can vary by state. They are legislatively established federal law enforcement. They are also a class 1 railroad police agency...

Exactly. The problem is the NEC tracks and rail profile and what not. Alstom is not the first and won't be the last manufacturer to face...

Ethan Allen and Maple Leaf are partially NY funded and Adirondack is NYS subsidized.

Groome (used to be AZ Shuttle) goes from Flagstaff Amtrak to Grand Canyon. Take a look at them and check whether they have accessible...

Halfway up the Hudson Line is MNRR, and they are committed to 3rd rail EMU and Diesel DM. Not sure if you could cost justify catenary...

Probably particularly bad in a station like NYP, being underground, high level platform, and the platforms are mostly narrow

Large stations like NYP, have “Red Caps” as a separate craft, and are dedicated to only that service. Usually the most senior...

I always use the red cap/golf cart system from the lounge to the trains in Chicago

Yes, regardless of their actual job category, the folks in Albany were very helpful.

I can walk that distance easily. It’s a balance issue. Once the trains have left, I get a panicky feeling that I could veer off and fall...

Exactly, someone from the baggage area helped me, and was very good.

The Amtrak website does not list Albany as a station that offers Red Cap service. On the other hand, I absolutely have received...