Search results

I've stayed at the Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome at 330 Loyola Avenue. A little further away than the Hyatt Regency.

Transportation Agencies Applaud State Leadership on Long-Term Coastal Rail Study "This critical transportation corridor, which serves millions of passengers annually, faces challenges that demand both short-term stabilization efforts and long-term solutions. The State’s involvement, as outlined...

Metrolink operating contract: https://www.amtraktrains.com/threads/amtrak-expected-to-lose-metrolink-operating-contract.88088/

I believe the Pacific Surfliner is one of Amtrak's better performing routes (outside of the Northeast Corridor). I don't think they would just let it go. Also, the "Surfline" route is used by BNSF between Los Angeles and San Diego and as such, has a strategic importance for freight traffic as...

Saw that on Trainorders.

Yep, South Concourse ("inside" the glass doors). IIRC it will also take you to the Mezzine (food) level.

Late September/early October my wife and I used that entrance/exit and elevator on the advice of our Red Cap. Our Red Cap left her cart inside and carried our bags for us on the elevator to catch a taxi. Worked out great! There is a ramp (my wife uses a powered scooter) through the corridor to...

Amtrak also occasionally buses connecting passengers from Santa Barbara (or perhaps Oxnard) to Pomona/Ontario to make the connection. Besides timing, that would also depend on how many passengers are expecting (guaranteed) to make the connection.

This is a Viewliner bedroom "plus" for this guy in his mid-seventies ... a grab-iron on the overhead to help get in and out of the upper bunk. This was on the Cardinal a few weeks ago.

Correct and I agree with your assessment of the Flex meals. We booked our September (#50) and October (#51) Chicago to Alexandria trip back in February. We got a bedroom on #50 but just a roomette on #51. At the last minute I was able to book the "H" room on #51 and get out of the roomette. The...

Book by October 31, 2024 for travel November 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025

There is no (reliable) way to predict which side of the train a room/roomette will be on. The cars (except for the transistion sleeper beind the baggage car) may be oriented in either direction at the will of the yard crews when the train is made ready for departure. An Amtrak agent will not...

For the southern portion of the route, especially SLO to OXN, I would recommend the west facing windows. For the northern portion through the Cascades I would recommend the east facing windows. Depending on the timing of the train, it is likely you would be able to see Mt. Shasta on the east...

The current Flex menu has been updated on the website (0924); what we had on the Cardinal several weeks ago.

I had the Beef Paprikash on the Cardinal several weeks ago. Not too bad.

Los Angeles to Alexandria, VA and return – Amtrak’s Southwest Chief and Cardinal. September 21 through October 13, 2024 Miscellaneous notes A very good experience with Amtrak this trip. Most of the staff helpful and friendly. Traditional dining was good and Flexible dining was so-so. On-time...

September 21 through October 13, 2024 Los Angeles to Alexandria, VA and return – Amtrak’s Southwest Chief and Cardinal. Visiting family in Southern Maryland and sightseeing Civil War sites in Eastern Virginia was the purpose of this trip. This was our third rail trip to Southern Maryland. This...

September 21 through October 13, 2024 Los Angeles to Alexandria, VA and return – Amtrak’s Southwest Chief and Cardinal. Visiting family in Southern Maryland and sightseeing Civil War sites in Eastern Virginia was the purpose of this trip. This was our third rail trip to Southern Maryland. This...

I believe this is the antenna referred to. 5/8 SLIM DUCK 160 MHZ from Smiley Antenna. I use it and it performs better than the stock "duck". https://www.smileyantenna.com/shop/p/fnw3258zkpt4fld-zrh97-369hr-dnk9h-dxg2a-jdjm8-9m3yy-7nka8-dsn7t-akzpj-n87br-tfcb2 Will it receive the dispatcher...

Our travel during that period is an AGR redemption. A points promo is a moot point for us!