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This is a dining-related question. Sleeper car passengers are entitled to complimentary soft drinks throughout their journey, correct? Where do you go to get them? On my last trip I went to the Cafe Car to get a cup of coffee because the SCA never made any coffee the entire trip. The attendant...

I'm okay with sleeping on the train. The only thing that gets me is when the car does that sudden "shimmy" as I call it - a very quick and jolting left and right motion, especially at high speeds! :eek:

Just booked a round-trip on 49 (4911) and 48 (4812) in August from NYP to TOL. Are the VLII sleepers on this route yet? Are either of these cars a VLII? Just curious. Thanks 😊

92 (13) arrived at NYP today at 10:12 AM. 91(15) left NYP at 11:50 AM

I don't know if this post should be in this forum. If not, feel free to move it. I've noticed that 91 and 92 always seems to lose time between Denmark, SC and Savannah, GA. Does anyone know why this is so?

Just received an updated reservation, changing my Silver Meteor train on May 12th to the Silver Star from Kissimmee, FL to New York-Penn. My room is now 9214, Room B. Hopefully this means I will get a VLII since the even-numbered cars are usually VLIIs - no guarantees with Amtrak. So, the "Super...

Our SCA on 91 in September was also working the galley in the Dining Car. I called him a "renaissance man", to which he chuckled!

Oh! Thank you for that!

Hello there. I’ve noticed the southbound Silver Meteor (Train 97), scheduled to depart New York Penn Station today at 3:15, has yet to leave as of 4:40 PM. Does anyone know if the delay is equipment-related? Or, is it a staffing issue? I’ve read several routes have been cancelled due to...

Are the Safety Patrol passengers served Flexible Menu food? Or, does the top-flight crew smuggle real food in for their dining pleasure? ;)

Today (12/29/21) I also received an automated call from Amtrak regarding the itinerary change to my May 1, 2022 NYP to KIS Silver Star trip.

I received similar emails from Amtrak with the same minor schedule changes for a Star/Meteor trip in May.

There are two (2) YouTube videos produced by Amtrak with conflicting information regarding masks. The following video says “an exception” to wearing masks in private rooms: This video omits the mask “exception” in private rooms: Wanting to set the record straight, I sent a “tweet” to Amtrak...

The Silver Star normally has a VL2 in the 11 position. However, that is no guarantee you will get a VL2 in the 11 position. My recent (September 12, 2021) Silver Star trip had a VL1 in both the 10 and 11 car positions. Available equipment no doubt is the determining factor in what each consist...

The best thing you can do is to put your complaint in writing at Amtrak.com. They will respond and will more than likely apologize and offer some form of compensation. I complained in writing about the dirty bedroom I paid a premium for on a recent Silver Meteor trip. I was compensated with a...

I cannot use the discount because my travel dates miss the date range by just one day!! They probably would not apply the discount to an existing reservation anyway! So, a BOGO sale was the BIG announcement? I am too stinking upset!!! 😡

Isn't that the "City of New Orleans" (CONO)?

Great! Thank you. I’ll bookmark that website for future reference!

Looks like the train experienced mechanical problems just outside of Raleigh, NC. Does anyone know it’s true current status?

We kept our masks off when in our room with the door closed. When the SCA stopped by with our meals, or, to make up the room, we masked up before opening the door. The SCA never scolded us or gave us a sharp look.