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For the safety of Amtrak customers and employees, due to impendening hurricane storm Helene, select trains will operate a modified schedule with no alternate transportation as follows: Wednesday, Sep. 25 Crescent Service Train 19 is canceled in its entirety. Silver Service Train 91...

From Amtrak: Two iconic routes combine to create a new travel experience WASHINGTON – Amtrak customers can now purchase tickets on the Floridian, a new temporary route offering a direct round-trip between Chicago and Miami with intermediate stops in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C...

I have heard from a reliable source that, effective November 11, 2024, the Auto Train will revert back to its previous 4PM departure time.

I have heard from a reliable source that the new "combined" train will be called the Floridian (trains 40/41), with service effective November 11, 2024. The new schedule will be loaded into Arrow Monday 9/23/24. Update: I just heard that 40/41 was loaded to Arrow last night and it is live now.

MODERATOR NOTE: Please limit the discussion here to the topic of Amtrak Dining Car and Cafe Service. Many off topic posts discussing apparel on trains and other modes of transportation in years past were moved to a new thread in the AU Lounge...

"Stuart cancels $60 million deal to add Brightline station" is the headline of the Orlando Sentinel article linked below (likely under a paywall). However, I think the headline says it all. I will add a few quotes from the article...

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Years ago, the Viewliner sleepers had hot water spigots, but no longer. I believe the Auto Train may have hot water available in some of the sleepers. I am a tea drinker and I bring my own tea. I have never had a problem getting hot water in the dining car. However, I do not know the cafe...

2x for me. I am Select this year (after being Select Executive for many years). I have traveled only once this year.

Last time I was in Vancouver, I stayed at the Hampton Inn. I walked from the train station to the Hotel and the next day walked from the hotel to the cruise terminal. The hotel was conveniently located. I do not remember the cost, but I have Hilton points, so I may have used them.

MODERATOR NOTE: please keep the discussion on the topic of Brightline without discussing the potentially political topic of unions. Several posts have been removed for being off topic. Thank you for your understanding, cooperation and participation. For a discussion of the status of railroad...

I was told recently by FNBO that I would have to reapply for the no fee card. Since I do not travel as much as I used to travel, I decided to cancel the premium card. I was told to wait a few days before applying for the no-fee card. I waited over a week and applied today. I unfroze my...

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Exactly, in 2022, I was downgraded on the SWC from bedroom E in first sleeper to coach (which was part of my cross country gathering trip). I had made the reservation 11 months out, but was modified by Amtrak due to a slight schedule change. I was Select Executive at the time (and had been at...

From Amtrak.com: Tuesday, August 6 - Thursday, August 8 Palmetto Service: Train 89 will operate between New York & Washington Train 90 will operate between Washington & New York Tuesday, August 6- Wednesday, August 7 Silver Star Service: Train 92 will operate between Miami &...

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Moderator Note: to continue the discussion about the rumored combined Silver Star and Capitol Limited, please post your comments here: https://www.amtraktrains.com/thread...om-mia-to-chi-rumor.87740/page-2#post-1045961

Moderator Note: to continue the discussion about the rumored combined Silver Star and Capitol Limited, please post your comments here: https://www.amtraktrains.com/threads/possible-new-train-floridian-from-mia-to-chi-rumor.87740/page-2#post-1045961

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Usually, the first sleeper (10 car) is an old viewliner and the second sleeper (11 car) is a new sleeper. However, there are instances when both cars are either old or new.