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Hi I'm taking my bicycle on an upcoming trip from Boston to New Brunswick NJ. I know New Brunswick has high level platforms but will they still open all doors at that station? It might be easier for the conductors to only open select doors so they know who boards at the station. It would be a...

I was on 449 yesterday/ this morning and can confirm a VLII on the Boston section, 2 NY coaches. The SCA says the VLII will be standard on the Boston section. ii i

I was able to bid up (with the minimum bid) on the Lake Shore Limited from Boston on my first try!. It was nice having a bedroom, but for that short trip, and traveling solo, I'm not sure it was worth it. It was fun though!

I can also confirm that 4812 was a VL2 early January 2023

It looks like there are several options to use Amtrak to view the 2024 solar expose. - Vermonter (would require 2 night stay) - Empire service (Oddly enough also a 1 night stay from NYC unless the the Maple leaf is on time going to Syracuse and running late leaving Syracuse) - Lake shore...

Does anyone have any idea on how long this work will take? I tried book 66 in early June but it wasn't showing up on the schedule.

Does anyone know what projects are being one or how long this outage is planned? (For 65/66/67 to Boston)

That wouldn't work that would be about about 7 1/2 hours (based on the LSL schedule, plus they would have to somehow reverse the train in Albany. Also they would have to reverse direction in Pen station as they arrive on the same direction as they have to depart. I suppose they could drop the...

If you want to ride the Acela, I would go via Washington (either the Capital from Chicago or Sunset limited to New Orleans and Crescent to Washington.

This has been a problem for me too. Several years ago I did a tour of the country with my bicycle, but when the LSL Boston section lost it's baggage car that make it more difficult. I hear that I can take a regional to NYP with my bicycle but I would want to book the trips together as you never...

i just returned from a Boston to Toledo trip. We were early into Toledo but leaving we were left about 20 min late though after we started up we still stood in the station for another 20 min (or so) the rest of the trip was uneventful and were only a little late on the return trip. What I have...

Hi all - I am on train 448 in sleeper 4820. On this trip we have an extra Boston sleeper numbered 7769. I suspect it is some sort of deadhead (hopefully to return sleeper service on 66/67) Does anyone know why they choose such a strange number or was it just likely a random numbered entered by...

On the other side of the parking lot is a bar that makes pretty good burgers. I like stopping in there on a layover. As for things to do in Boston, I would suggest the Duck Boats. Also check out what the Somerville theater is offering (Davis Sq. on the Red line) Besides movies they have a good...

Going to Boston you won't be in Albany long enough to de train. They essentially just cut off the New your section and leave. On the way back however there should be time to head into the station. You should be fine walking Tremont street is not far away, however I'm a little confused as Essex...

I'm traveling on 449 pm Aug 16 I hope things are cleared up by then.

This is good news. I would hope to take my vike on the Boston section of the Lake shore limited and on trains to New York City.

I have to agree with the trip to NYC (now I want to go) see the new station. Myself I am heading to Toledo from Boston to see my parents. At least I get to see the recently rebuilt track 3 at CUT (Central Union terminal the original name of the Toledo station) Not quite as interesting as NYC but...

I did not even think that was possible to book any ticket from BOS to BBY on Amtrak! Also if your going to spend that kink of money to ride the first day (which I actually can understand) at least go to Providence, it couldn't be that much (if any) more. Anyhow it looks like you had a good time!

Having taken several Amtrak LD trains and the Canadian I have to agree with pretty much everything said here. The VIA train is quite an amazing journy, though you do have to spring for a sleeper car (I don't think coach passengers have access to the diners). I actually think (when everything is...

Actually the current route is so slow, I'm not sure that it wouldn't be quicker then current route. :)