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For background, an older topic on this subject can be found here: https://discuss.amtraktrains.com/threads/improvements-for-lossan-service-metrolink-coaster-amtrak-california.58496/

The scenic highlight of the Empire Builder is passing through the Rockies along the south edge of Glacier Park. If on-time, the westbound train gets to the park area just before 7:00pm and is west of the park at about 8:30pm. Sunset in late March is just before 8:00pm (Essex). The timing for an...

From just east of Billings to Sandpoint ID, the southern route is on Montana Rail Link (MRL) - a Class 2. As far as I know, Amtrak has no operations on MRL. Lines that do not have to deal with Amtrak can run trains however they want: direction and times. Throw Amtrak into that mix, running at...

Don't know for sure, but northbound #98 is "sold out" Thursday 1/9 and 1/16, and the return #97 is sold out on Sunday 1/12 and 1/19. Those are the only sold out Silvers over the next three months. Betting those are the safety patrol trains.

I did a trial for NYP>EMY on 2/12/20 and it returned lots of options including ones including the Capitol Limited, Empire Builder, Southwest Chief and Coast Starlight. Not sure why you are not seeing similar results. ADDED: Is your destination EMY or one of the San Francisco bus stops? Adding a...

All the LD's south/westbound now carry local passengers between New York and Washington - Cardinal, Crescent, both the Silvers.

DB issued an apology, then retracted the apology. Seems the young lady and her party had reserved, first class seats. AP News

The FAA informed Boeing not to expect recert before February. They already have about 400 Max's parked and figure they can deliver about 70 per month once they get the OK. That's about 6 months just to clear out the backlog. According to CNBC, when Boeing issued investor guidance with the...

At one time there were many trains that ran to the Greenwich Yard (South Philly) for the game, including one I took in 1962. But, times changed, and even before Amtrak, it became difficult to justify passenger infrastructure for one use a year. Even the Army Corps of Cadets and the Midshipmen...

The Metuchen converter capacity was increased from 25 to 80 MW and a new traction substation was added at Hamilton. Hamilton has no converters. The Richmond converter station (located in Philadelphia near the Delair Bridge) has 180 MW capacity and was indeed the epicenter of the May 25. 2006...

You should be OK as long as you do not use a station agent to print a ticket or check luggage. The only time I have ever been asked for an ID was by station personnel, and with mobile, kiosk and print yourself ticketing, station people can be avoided (good idea regardless). While I'm sure it...

The article puts the "seven passengers a day" quote out of context. He was asked about his plan for long distance service and specifically about the plan to sever the Southwest Chief. He response regarding the Southwest Chief was, "Well, we think the network needs to morph. On that particular...

Technically, the maximon size for a carryon bag is 28"x22"x14". Your bag is so close, I doubt anyone will question it. Even if they do, they charge an oversize bag fee ($20), but you and the bag still travel.

This all begs the question of how a 2012 Toyota Camry - not a Land Rover or off-road vehicle, a Camry(!) - got into the guage of NEC Track 4. That's not easy. It requires first crossing the side track for the NJT Princeton Dinky, then jumping over the outer rail of of the mainline. This is...

Seat assignments for Regional Business Class are for trips on or after January 11, 2020. Amtrak Release

No, the Moynihan Train Hall work is taking place in the old Post Office building. That is not the construction within Penn Station. The work taking place in Penn Station is renovation and expansion of the Long Island Railroad portion of the station. That work started last June and is taking...

Why would you use a New York airport for a trip from Orlando to Lancaster? PHL makes much more sense. AA or WN to PHL, SEPTA to 30th Street, Keystone to Lancaster. Am I missing something?

Despite not having middle seats, Amtrak seats are lettered like 3x3 narrow-body aircraft - A(window), C(aisle), D(aisle), F(window). My experience in the corridor is that aisle seats are the first to be selected.

Yes, but not traditional dining car service. See the Amtrak info HERE, and a full discussion HERE (with posts starting on September 13, 2019).

Accessing Club Acela and Metropolitan lounges with your Select Plus card allows entry for you and one guest, or you and immediate family members as guests. Guest entry may be limited if the club is crowded.