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At Denver, the Zephyr is usually given a window washing by workers with long-handled squeegees. But on my recent trip that did not happen. I'm not sure if it was because the train was 2 hours late getting into Denver (westbound) or because it was a Sunday. When I rode the Canadian, it was given...

I didn't mean that the corridor would be profitable enough to support 3 trains. I don't think Amtrak's sole goal should be profit. Although I will point out that having more departures tends to increase ridership, and that could increase revenues and decrease loss (or it might not, depends on...

First off, Amtrak's ETA is based on the idea that the train won't encounter any more delays. So if the train is 43 minutes late right now, it assumes it will remain 43 minutes late. I suppose Amtrak could just assume the train was going to get even later (by some random amount), but that would...

Yes, if the Vermonter is extended to Montreal, it will still be a day train. But I personally believe the corridor can support an overnight train in addition to the Adirondack and the Vermonter. I think it makes the most sense to run that overnight train as a restored Montrealer (on the route of...

The tracks are still used for trains, as I understand it, it's not like the route is gone. But passenger trains require a little higher standard. Anyway, it's not the Montrealer that would be coming back, but an extension of the Vermonter to Montreal. This has been being talked about for quite...

The Southwest Chief is the descendant of the Super Chief, not just the "Chief". EDIT: But the Chief was the predessor of the Super Chief. Re-reading your comment, I understand what you mean, but I don't think calling Southwest Chief simply the "Chief" is confusing or insulting to the Chief.

It's actually, the "Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport." And the Amtrak station there is the "Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Rail Station". Note, that "International" is not next to "Airport" as it is in most airports (John F. Kennedy...

I actually think "Innovation" is the oddest of them all. "The next station is Innovation. Doors will open on the left. Train to Stadium/Armory."

Technically, it's: NoMa/Galluadet U New York Avenue The New York Avenue subtitle will be there for a year, to get people acclimated, and then it will go away.

I'd also be interested in hearing about the progress. Anybody know anything?

I've also had this problem in the past, and calling did not change the situation. For whatever reason, when I talked to the agent over the phone (she confirmed I was booked), she said she was resending, but I never received it.

On the Cardinal in coach, 99% of the seats will be facing forward (the direction the train is moving). Personally, I believe the best scenery on the eastbound trip is out the right side (in the direction of travel), but you will see good things on either side.

Somehow, I missed this topic when it originally ran. I only just saw it this afternoon. I've never had any trouble when traveling on Amtrak, and have never been treated with anything other than the utmost courtesy. Unfortunately, I've only had the opportunity to take my significant other on one...

I just did this three weeks ago. I did not need any special assistance. I just went into Gare Centrale and looked at the ginormous departures board, and then stood at that gate. About 25 minutes before departure, some Via Rail Canada personnel came over and encouraged us to arrange ourselves in...

Three weeks ago, I rode the Adirondack north from Albany to Montreal and then later that week, south from Montreal to New York - Penn. So, I can't speak for the northbound trip, but on the southbound trip, we had about 20 minutes or so to walk around on the platform. It will likely depend on...

You can also go and hang out in the Lounge at your leisure, and sit on whichever side you want (that has an open seat). Unfortunately, the lounge seating on the Cardinal is very limited since it's just half an AmCafe, but it's still an option if you feel like you're on the wrong side of the...

The Adirondack runs with an AmCafe in the middle of its consist. That's the same type of cafe/lounge used on the Northeast Regional trains.

George may be correct that some people do not want to be photographed. However, that does not make it illegal or improper for a photographer to take pictures in public. However, an employee on employer property can be "public". It depends very much on the setting. For example, let's say I'm...

The platform you saw at Jacksonville is the old mail platform. I asked my SCA about it when we went through last year. As others have mentioned, the reason that more stations don't have high platforms is because freight cars need wider clearances. There is a work around. Amtrak could construct...

I think the preclearance is a good move, especially if it opens up Montreal to additional service, which I think can be supported. I also think that an overnight train would be a good addition, though that's something that should happen after the Vermonter has been extended to Montreal. As for...