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That where a commuter rail line would go, but it won't happen in our lifetime. As I noted, the other problem with this is that the CoG entry into Macon has been taken up and there is no connection to the former SOU to Savannah.

Enough money has been spent on passenger rail studies in Georgia to have begun service 10 years ago. This one stands the same chance as all the other ones. A major obstacle in this case is the track configuration in Macon.

The booths aren't any larger, but the area looks bigger because of the upper level windows. The cars ride much better then the heritage cars.

"I guess if I get there and the door is boarded up, I'lol know to go find the new one!" Not a problem - they're in the same place next door.

Official advisory: https://www.amtrak.com/alert/crescent-bus-between-atlanta-new-orelans.html

Actually, prior to last year, they did not offer the bustitution.

Similar to last year.

Now the most recent I hear is end of the year.

Usually no train south of ATL Mon thru Thurs with corresponding northbound suspensions. Alternate transportation usually not provided, although last year they did try.

It's not a new thing at all.

Check your math. 92 pax a day according to the story. That's an average of 46 on and off.

LTE: http://www.roanoke.com/opinion/letters/peacock-roanoke-should-aggressively-promote-new-amtrak-train/article_6ab65652-2885-5e52-be2b-9a4f10242fc6.html

Passenger boarding report: http://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Amtrak-releases-numbers-since-open-date-463682543.html

"Only Amtrak would take a volunteer thing that basically costs them nothing and want to cut it." Well, it did cost Amtrak. They paid for the hotel rooms (hard money) and the onboard meals (soft money). Only Amtrak would take a volunteer thing that basically costs them nothing and want to cut it.

There are also major changes coming to the Trails and Rails program operated jointly with the National Park Service. I'll post more here when I have a chance.

Hotels offering shuttle service: http://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Hotels-on-board-with-Amtrak-offering-shuttle-service-462387433.html

This same thing comes up periodically. There is also a thread currently on Facebook. It has been and is a scam.

No, your remark "is" made it sound like Budd was still there.

"Philly is home base, after all." Was.

The LSA collects the money from coach pax and does the paperwork for the sleeper pax.