Search results

Just so you know, the Silvers are currently on an alternating schedule. On days the Star runs, the Meteor doesn't. On days the Meteor runs, the Star doesn't. The Palmetto wasn't operating MON-THU between WAS-SAV for most of the month and the Carolinian wasn't operating at all. So, it was...

Even fixed consists are an issue and I guess this is where the whole "I might know trains" thing comes into play, but from an operational point of view it is best to spread your requirements. This can ring true with fixed consists too. Let's take this point: Well, I may not be good at...

As you can tell, they've alternated between operating 91/92 and 98/97. This will continue until the trackwork is finished. As such, they have the same consist.

NJ Transit is making plans to expand its footprint once Amtrak starts moving operations into the new train hall. I suppose this extension will help passengers transferring to/or from the 7th avenue side of the station...

A little longer than nine months but at least they finished the work. https://www.progressiverailroading.com/passenger_rail/news/NJ-Transit-reopens-West-Side-Avenue-light-rail-station--60529

This is a positive step. Amtrak and NJ Transit awarded $91.5M in federal funding Portal North Bridge replacement https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2020/05/26/amtrak-nj-transit-given-91-5-million-portal-north-bridge-repairs/5259179002/

As mentioned in the 2018 Discount Fares and Refund/Cancellation Fee Changes thread, this is the previous refund policy for sleeping car reservations: This new refund policy regarding sleeping cars took effect on 5/20. I like it better than the old one. Class of Service: Sleeper...

They are encouraging people to eat in their room and/or at their seats. It also seems a great deal of the cafes and lounges cars have gone carry out. The tables/booths in the lounge/cafe will not be available for use.

Yes, capacity has been reduced but the auto train is still quite busy. They are encouraging people to eat in their rooms and using alternate seating arrangements.

You don't know that since @RebelRider mentioned, you don't know how much a host railroad will charge for access, maintenance, other fees, or what shields from liability the host will charge an entity other than Amtrak. I've mentioned NS has always told potential users of their railroad not to...

I'm not sure what laws you're quoting, (I'm guessing blue flag rules) but it doesn't necessarily take an hour to change an engine. A lot of that time is the actual loading and unloading of passengers. Train 92 managed a 19-minute dwell in WAS a few days ago. Train 50 had a 15-minute dwell last...

If you recall, the BNSF meltdown caused the sixth set to get pressed into service. Additionally, as equipment ages, it becomes more unreliable. You said it yourself.....the Builder consist spends 96 hours in transit. A LOT of things can (and do) go wrong in that amount of time and distance...

I'm not known for hanging out on FB and it doesn't do any good if the information isn't brought here. BTW, isn't FB the same place where they said they were taking that new o_Ohigh-speed train for a joyride? It has 9 cars including the deadhead diner on the rear. This is bigger than the...

And who could forget the term "with a sweet?"

The Downeasters are "down and out" through 5/31 and there are rumblings of Acela restorations in early June.

The SC-44, according to the timetable does not have the clearance to fit in the NYT district and the Hell Gate Line. There is nothing that prohibits diesel-only designs in NYP station as Amtrak routinely operates their own diesel fleet (passenger diesels and work train diesels) within Penn...

These Piedmont cancellations will remain through 5/31. The Keystones and Pennsylvanian cancellations have been extended through 5/31. The Carolinian will resume operation between CLT-RGH beginning 5/18. It will remain canceled between RGH-NYP through 5/31.

From the article, you linked above: Amtrak says Southwest Chief’s New Mexico routes to remain BY ASSOCIATED PRESS Sunday, March 29th, 2015 at 11:05am That seems like more than a month old to me.

The SC44 is not an appropriate engine for through service as they do not fit anywhere in the New York Terminal District. They are also are too big for most of the Hell Gate line, so they can not operate between New York and New Haven over the Hell Gate Line. Additionally, the fuel usage on the...

I'm not sure why this has its own thread but the Keystone and Pennsylvanian cancellations are extended through 5/31.