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Regarding sleeper cancellations http://corridorrail.com/u-s-amtrak-a-dismal-summer-of-train-and-sleeping-car-cancellations-stephen-gardner-and-his-executives-received-more-than-2-million-in-performance-bonuses/

I’m sure they could get some V2 sleepers under lease from Amtrak. Sad but true.

Anyone know when Gardner or Harris is supposed to appear in front of Congress next? Some hard questions need to be asked regarding the long distance trains and answers need to be verified just taken at face value. The system is in utter chaos and getting worse by the day. Like @n3rdg1rl said...

They did with sleepers and food for 3 years here’s the schedule. It actually was a SAC OAK SJC LAX train. The Spirit of CA. 1980s http://www.timetables.org/full.php?group=19821031&item=0053

They did in the past. Never say never. It is one of the only States that would even consider it.

“It is within the realm of possibility that this debacle could mean the death of the National Network.” No one here can say for sure that’s not what Gardners end plan goal is. Gardner prior to Covid was as hostile as they come regarding the network. He saw first hand how Anderson going head...

Although the above is all corridors NEC, SEA and LAX there are listings for Beech, Chicago and Miami if you dig deeper thankfully.

I wonder where this deception is coming from. A it’s a rouge agent. B it’s coming from some level of management. “I was told there are electrical issues with car 32. Over a month out and they know that car will have electrical issues? I don't believe that they know which actual car will be car...

I emailed Guest Relations last night asking if I can expect my tickets over Christmas to be canceled since apparently the 32 car is no more. Im sure the response will be interesting…

Currently on trains services being reduced.

Just checked our 12/18 trip from EMY to GBB in the 32 car (family room). This is the reservation that took me 5 hours over 3 days to book because website kept crashing and reservations wanted to charge me $800 more than price on the website. Finally I got through to Guest Relations and they...

In a way I hope Gardner and Co do pull the trigger get rid of more dining cars, reduce service to 3x weekly in Oct as rumored, go against Congress’s wishes, etc. Management needs to be called to the carpet on their lame, disingenuous excuses. Congress, States and advocacy organizations need a...

Today out of NOL, FRI out of LAX. Apparently this entire consist has no working restrooms, As per other sites. Hits a 3/week train even worse then the others. Is any actual maintenance being done? Rhetorical question, but I think we honestly are seeing Amtrak at it’s rock bottom in 52 years.

Amazing that in all the years now what’s it been, 4-5 years? Amtrak refuses to give Acela first class meals a try on the Eastern trains. I wouldn’t be surprised after the 12 month study that’s going on in conjunction with RPA that’s one possible solution. Acela first class meals would probably...

Two sleepers reported on other board with photos. What a waste of equipment during peak summer. Unless it’s for a shakedown ride prior to return to service I don’t know how it’s justified. Let’s hope it’s equipment soon to be in revenue service.

I’ve seen it on all my Chase cards and I think WF as well. Too bad it seems to be targeted to corridor or short distance travel since it’s capped at $90 tickets for a $9 discount. That being said I’ve seen some hotel deals on my Chase and WF that can save some real money if you need a hotel...

Whether the bonuses are justified or not is debatable. My personal opinion is Gardner and Coscia should be fired. Right now for reasons both in and out of Amtraks control we are seeing Amtrak at its absolute worst in its 52 year history. I remember vividly riding Amtrak in 2002 when Amtrak was...

https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/amtrak-paid-2-3-million-in-executive-bonuses-in-2021-despite-lower-revenue-ridership/

“Stephen Gardner, who became Amtrak’s chief executive this year, has received more than $766,000 in short-term incentive bonuses since 2016.Credit... Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg” If the bonus is going to be paid regardless of performance is it really a bonus or just salary? I know answer just...

We were this week and promptly canceled. We have/had both cards keeping the free one.