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    TD/TS/Hurricane Francine and Amtrak

    They did the same thing last time it was impacted.
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    Individualized bonus points offered in Fall Travel promotion

    The Tier bonus applies to the base travel points, not the multiplied points. Example from last year's Double Points with Select Tier 25% bonus:
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    Brightline Trains Florida discussion 2024

    This should be a non-paywalled link: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/09/10/stuart-cancels-60-million-deal-to-add-brightline-station/?share=eht2otgrltnlaa6t0tca
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    Bi-level Long Distance (LD) fleet replacement RFP discussion H2 2024

    Why? There's a lot to be said for homogeneity and having a single point of contact for maintenance issues.
  5. J

    Amtrak to Grand Canyon

    Reserve your room early. Some nights in October are already completely sold out. https://www.grandcanyonlodges.com/
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    Individualized bonus points offered in Fall Travel promotion

    Select Executive, I only got 2X. As I said on Facebook, they can go jump in a lake. I, too, was annoyed by the big buildup for nothing special.
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    California Zephyr discussion 2024 H2

    I thoroughly enjoyed that! :) Here's a "gift" link, in case anyone has trouble with the direct one: https://wapo.st/3YZeuFB
  8. J

    Amtrak Metropolitan Lounges

    Yes, there are "lockers" (which don't lock :D .) Never had a problem finding an empty one at floor level, even on my last trip when the lounge was nearly full.
  9. J

    Pets on Long Distance Trains

    They are banned on LD trains traveling over 7 hours. There's no need to ban them from LD trains for passengers who may be traveling on an LD train for a short distance. But the rules should be enforced; they're plainly stated on the website, and passengers who find them overly restrictive...
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    Amtrak Dining and Cafe Service discussion 2024 H2

    Clearly a person who takes pride in his work.
  11. J

    California Zephyr discussion 2024 H2

    The website says they do offer pick-up service.
  12. J

    Capitol Limited discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    Not necessarily High Buckets. On mid-month Thursdays: Cap Ltd Roomette CHI to Was in Sept & Oct is $686, which is middle bucket. Cardinal Roomette CHI to NYP in Nov is $623, which is 2nd lowest on the chart; LSL is $558 (chart appears to be missing some buckets.) Cap Ltd to WAS is $488...
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    Different point costs for different bedrooms?

    In other words, "Yeah, I can do it, but I didn't want to take the time."
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    Amtrak Dining and Cafe Service discussion 2024 H2

    Thanks. I was under the mistaken impression that it was an RPA initiative. What is the "Just For You" program that the report wants to reintroduce?
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    SunRail Deland extension construction

    Lynx 111 is discontinued, replaced by Lynx 311. The table below lists SunRail southbound trains at Sand Lake, the next bus scheduled to the airport, and the time difference. Wait times range from 1 minute to 29 minutes. Not exactly "timed to meet all trains." SunRail Lynx 311 Wait 6:03 AM...
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    Amtrak Dining and Cafe Service discussion 2024 H2

    Do you boil your own water on board, or is the the hot water from the Cafe car sufficiently hot to "cook" the meal?
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    Cello on a train

    If you buy a seat for your musical friend, you may want to consider traveling Business Class or on the Acela, where you can preselect 2 seats together. Coach seating is open; engaging a Red Cap may get you onto the train before the masses descend.
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    Southwest Chief discussion Q4 2023 - 2024

    I think it's rare to find a hotel that specifically advertises a shuttle to the local Amtrak station, but I have stayed at hotels that have a "local shuttle" that will take you anywhere within a few miles of the hotel. I've also stayed at a hotel that ran an airport shuttle, where the driver...
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    Amtrak Dining and Cafe Service discussion 2024 H2

    Whatever happened to the RPA's Dining commitee? Was there a report issued? A response from Amtrak? Are they still active?
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