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Okay but I guess I am a bit confused about the recent change that supposedly would allow the use of Talgo VI and the new Avelia. From Railway Age (NTSB Amtrak 501 Report: “Errors and Unsupported Statements” - Railway Age): “It took more than 100 years, but finally, last November, FRA issued a...

So do you know if these cars have to go through the 800,000 lb. compression test or are they exempt from that because they have these crumble zones?

So I guess you risk your life if you take a shower in a Viewliner too?

Probably no loss of seating if they placed the non-ADA module in the wasted vestibule space.

Two on the present Acela (one ADA). Reduced to one on the newer version along with an increase in seating capacity. So about half the bathrooms with an increase of 304 to 386 total capacity.

Perhaps more reason to question the single restroom decision.

Yes there is: https://www.amtrak.com/content/dam/projects/dotcom/english/public/documents/menus/routes/Long-Distance-Dining-Car-Menu-0621.pdf And you should be able to dine in your room.

Maybe, but then why not put the two doors in the same vestibule area and put something else in the other vestibule area like a second restroom would seem very desirable. Maybe extra luggage racks opposite this additional restroom?

I didn't realize the odd door placement. So the doors alternate from side to side (i.e., example - one door at the front right and the other door at the rear left). Because of this unusual setup, unlike on Amfleet II, you don't gain the extra interior space by eliminating one vestibule. You...

Just quick thinking on my part, but I believe there are no high-level platforms anywhere in Florida at any Amtrak station except the recently installed ones at Tampa.

Could it be any better located?

Absolutely no big deal having Amtrak use Tracks 1 or 2. You just have to move a few signs around or don't designate the tracks at all (i.e., just use numbers and not TriRail/Amtrak exclusivity). People should have no problem finding their train in a small four track station.

No. That video was perplexing to say the least. After some investigating I found out that there were two test runs. The first was southbound engine first. It reversed to Hialeah where it was looped and then a second run was made tail first all the way south to the airport. That then...

There is something a bit special about sleeping up there in the upper berth with the large window and elevated position.

It makes sense for Amtrak to order the same cars for Amfleet II replacements for Eastern LD trains. I would guess they could have similar mechanicals but offer different seating which would be more comfortable for longer overnight trips. One interesting question though . . . since the LD...

I guess this photo shows the amount of recline. Note the seat cushion is slid a couple of inches forward AND the seat back looks like it is a couple of inches back compared to the seat next to it. Maybe enough for most shorter trips but far from what Amtrak customers are used to especially on...

I know on Brightline that the "Premier Class" seats are 2" wider but are they padded any more, recline more or provide more leg room? I don't believe so. However, the Brightline seats do LOOK more comfortable than those on the Amtrak cars. Just an observation of course.

Not sure if anyone has posted this before but here's an article by the Points Guy. Those seats really do not look comfortable to me. Add the reclining limitations and the backward facing seating . . . not great. Let's hope the Amfleet II version is a giant step backwards in seat design...

Yeah they use the Russian 5 foot guage which supposedly allows wider equipment but does 3.5 inches really make that much of a difference? Here's a fun little video on their version of the Pendolino and also the way customs should be handled: