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It really comes down to if they were hiring you as SA/TA (Service Attendant/Train Attendant), or LSA (Lead Service Attendant). @Acela150 just got hired, so he will likely be more familiar with the current hiring/training process. I've been with the company 7 years, so I may be able to fill in...

Training pay use to be a flat rate per day, but now fluctuates depending on the area, and has been drastically increased over the old $60/day rate. I just found this out myself the other day, when looking at the pay scale, posted in Sarah's cubicle.

I figured you knew about the connection to the Cascades, but thought I'd mention it, just in case. We still have the two Talgo Series 8s (Jefferson and Bachelor), and the Jefferson is going to be sidelined for some time...the cab car isn't in bad shape, but is going to need a little bit of work...

Being in Eugene, I'm sure you know the Cascades well enough. If the Builder is on time/early, you could go in to the station and get the bus swapped out for 503. 27 is scheduled to arrive at 10:10am, 503 is schedule to depart PDX at 11:10am (arrive EUG at 1:50pm), your bus is scheduled out at...

That's correct. The PCR test is $199+tax. The rapid antigen screen (which is accepted for travel to most of the US) is only $40+tax. I just wish it was available in BC....but it's only in Ontario and Alberta. https://covid-19.shoppersdrugmart.ca/en/testing/antigen-screening

Yup....The same reason why I have to fight to be able to board a plane back home to Canada. I have exemption status, and I have to argue it almost every time. I have been denied boarding with Delta twice, and Air Canada once, due to their refusals to research the updated policies and...

There will be no need to show their vaccine card, as that will be uploaded on to the ArriveCan app, which once the form is filled out, (for most travellers) displays a letter code that says if the vaccine card has been uploaded or not. I will report that unless it's the upper decision makers at...

I've mentioned it before on AU, and I'll mention it again. It may not be that your request "had a 50% chance of being ignored", but rather that it was one of the many, many cars that's unfortunately just unable to be adjusted. Honestly, this is probably my biggest gripe about most equipment...

I'm pretty sure what they're referring to in regards to entry requirements is that Americans can enter Canada for leisure by ground or air, however, Canadians can only enter for leisure travel by air, not by ground. So as you said, the US land border is still closed. However, you are correct...

This is a TSA requirement... Technically you need an ID to travel Greyhound as well... That whole 9/11 thing, and the no fly/no ride list as well.

Extra board.... autocorrect..

Oh, they require them for domestic travel as well now? Had no idea. I've had 32 flights this year, only 2 domestic US (both connecting to Canada), 4 domestic Canada, and....13 YVR-SEA-YVR roundtrips. lmao

Your wording makes it seem like they don't have VIA as an option. The trips are generally between 2:07 and 2:25 long, and start at $37 for coach, and $75 for business (and their soft product in business is worth it). Considering Toronto-Niagara on GOTransit is $21.15 for a cash fare, and...

It's also been required for all international travelers arriving in to the US by flight. Delta has taken the attestation digitally for a while now, and Air Canada finally just rolled it out in the past month or so. Otherwise, there are paper forms that are collected at the gate, immediately...

Honestly, theres no update. The current holdup has to do with dealings with the CBSA, and entry requirements/testing. Flights across the border have been completely full, and there appears to have enough demand that the Victoria Clipper is resuming. They may not force assign new jobs to...

The 40 car is being pulled for the season. Don't ask me why, but the dorm and full bag car are to be removed from all western trains except the Builder and Zephyr.

There are controls in all roomettes and bedrooms, but the PA may still be loud enough in the hallway to be quite jarring. I've jumped a few times when trying to take a quick nap in between meal periods, and because of the PA in the hallway.

I would like to remind folks once again that I am not here to argue/debate policies or listen to snide comments, nor am I in the position to change said policies do. I am merely here to explain why things are the way they are, and what the policy says, regardless of if I agree with the policy...

Not on the corridor, as it increases dwell time considerably. Open all doors, let people off/on, close all doors, rinse and repeat.

Pfft. WE were told this, not just you! :P