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Very little has been mentioned on the television here about other transportation alternatives. Whether or not it has been mentioned to the passengers themselves by the airlines, I don't know. The scene from the airport looks pretty bad. But, as mentioned by PRR 60, the plan is to have airport...

I spent a couple of days in Philadelphia in late February/early March, and the aquarium indeed was still there, although limited hours in the 'winter season'. Most of the tourist places close by 5 until the first of March, so that may factor into visits there. I did the numerous tourist...

I often talk about my quarterly trips from St Louis to Kansas City, to drive on up to St Joseph, MO and points west in eastern Kansas. Several co-workers, as well as my boss, have said "that's a good idea, I should take the train", but, it doesn't work out all that well for them. Most of them...

Yes, it is a Hertz office at the Westin. I usually make the reservation, and then walk over upon arrival. I would definitely check availability of cars and get a reservation made if you want to use them, because occasionally they will not have any available (if there is something major going...

I just flew two SkyWest flights this week; Chicago to Rapid City on Monday, and Rapid City to Denver on Friday, both were United Express flights. Nice planes, good outfit. Good luck in the new venture!

Silly question, but is there any way of knowing when this detour route will be used? I understand that, during flooding, no one really knows and that it depands on the flooding conditions. But are the actual construction dates known in advance? I grew up right along that line in cental Iowa...

Same here; just received the new card yesterday.

Wow. If I didn't want to deal with it, I guess I could just quit my job, become a hermit, and never ever leave the house ever again. But, that is NOT an option for me. Unfortunately, like it or not, it is how things function in this day and age. Do I like it? Not really. But, it doesn't...

Why would I say 'no'? I have nothing to hide, and I realize that it is just a way of life now, like it or not. Besides, to go through all of that in order to be 'defiant' is not in my character, nor would work be all that happy about it. When I am at the airport, 99% of the time I am...

I would tend to agree that random is indeed random. I have been pulled out of line a couple of times during my flying trips. Now, granted, I fly a LOT with my job, so, I would expect it every so often. The only way I would have been chosen is due to it being nothing but random. I don't stand...

There were dogs here in St Louis about a month or so ago, doing random baggage checks. They announced at that time that this would be a nationwide effort, rolling across the country. I for one certainly don't think there is any need for a panic, thinking that Amtrak will soon be going the way...

Congratulations guys! Now, let the fun begin!!

I got off in Joliet, and the front three coaches were indeed very empty. On the trip home last night on 305, the setup was the same; no cabbage, but, locomotives on each end, and 4 or 5 coaches. I traveled the same route last fall, and neither had that set up. I guess I've just not seen it...

If that's the case, that certainly makes sense. It was just an unusual setup from the last time I rode it.

I rode north on 302 yesterday morning, and it had an unusual consist. It was led by 90225, followed by 5 coaches (most empty, I assume), a cafe/business car, and had 29 on the backend! Granted, I haven't actually ridden this train in a while, but, it's definitely longer than I remember; by...

You can easily walk to Busch Stadium if you want, and, in fact, that might be easier than trying to board the train that close to the ballpark; it is usually full headed to the games, and VERY full leaving the games. As mentioned, Union Station is a spot to kill a little time. Also, if you're...

Kansas City Power and Light District (KC Power and Light District) is a new-ish entertainment district, not REAL far from the train station, but, I would probably take a cab, or check out the city bus lines and transit (KC Area Trans). I have NO experience with the city buses or cabs, as I...

I was one of the travelers stuck over in Europe. I was originally supposed to return to the US on the 18th, and finally was able to get a flight on the 27th. It was A MESS! But, because we were doing work over there, the company we were working for took care of us. We were actually working...

I'll be going clear to the north end of the route, up to Groningen, about 2 1/2 hours I've been told. Then, there will be a bus, or van, or taxi ride up to the port area of Eemshaven, to get on board the new Celebrity cruise ship that is being outfitted there. As long as they give me enough...

Wouldn't that be nice? I was on a train for my birthday, which was in January; I got the 100 points (plus the points for the trip), but, sadly, nothing else. I'm happy with the 100 extra though....