Recent content by Hans627

Yes, thanks!

IMHO it is not so much fun when trying to sleep!

I've been riding Amtrak for a long time. In general it seems as though the service is getting better but they still have a long way to go. We recently on the Auto Train. The SCA was excellent. The service in the dining car was mediocre at best. Until they retire some of the old school...

Apparently there have been problems with the Auto Train all week. And it appears as though it was cancelled in both directions yesterday. What is happening? Was it an accident that caused the delays to compound?

I have a ticket on train 98, car no. 9812, room B. Will this be a new Viewliner?

DLD (Deland, FL) stands for the station we are departing from. Sorry for not making that clear. Can the station agent change the ticket or do I have to call Amtrak?

I have a trip booked for myself and my wife but my adult son will be traveling with me instead of my wife. How do I modify the ticket for my son? Can it be done at a train station (DLD) with an attendant or does it need to be done ahead of time? Thanks for your anticipated help!

I've booked a trip on train no. 98. My room no. 9812 - Room B. How can I tell if this is one of the newer sleeping cars? Thx

But it was almost 4 hrs. late arriving in Lorton.

What is happening with the NB Auto Train today (Sunday 12/10)?

Where do they get extra cars? I thought there was a shortage.

....which would mean increased costs over time! So I don't think management would want that. But then again Amtrak is a government funded entity.

Thank you Amy. Now that makes sense. I don't know where I got the idea it was based on miles traveled but am glad to understand how it works.

I recently made a trip on a NE Regional from BAL to NYC and back the same day. It is almost 200 miles from BAL to NYC but it appears as though I only got credit for 63 miles each way (not including the double mile bonus). Please help me understand. Thanks!

Thanks. I thought it had something to do with safety. Was this a result of fatal accidents on the NEC?