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In my opinion, this is a very good and accurate report. Of course different crew members can make all the difference. I am in total agreement about the food. Flex HAS TO GO. Not only that, but diners have to come back on all routes with traditional dining, improved traditional, that is. For...

There is an elevator up to the Richmond Amtrak Stop outside the BART gates. The Richmond Amtrak is in no way a station. Even though San Joaquins and Capitol Corridor trains stop there, a whole new station would have to be constructed. I've used it in the past, but avoid it whenever possible.

The last several trips I've taken on the CZ, SSL SWC, with Traditional Dining, there has been one free alcoholic beverage with each dinner. On the Amtrak site you can view route menus. Under the Dinner Menu, it states, "Served with a complimentary alcoholic beverage; soft beverages are...

This brings back fond memories of when I was in college at the University of Northern Iowa in the 1960's (then State College of Iowa). Our marching band took the train in two separate years from Waterloo, to Chicago on the IC. We marched in half-time shows for the Chicago Bears.

I don't agree that CHI-MIA is just a bonus for rail fans. Flying and driving don't cut it for me. I, for one, am extremely happy. Living in Southern California, I can now avoid staying overnight in one, possibly two cities to make connections. I have a conference coming up in 2025 in Orlando...

Yes, I agree with Todd. Come to RPA's Fall Rail Nation in Tucson, AZ, hosted by All Aboard Arizona. I have registered and I'm looking forward to all the presentations, tours and social activities! It's so exciting to see the participation from the local level and tribal leaders up to RPA...

Since Chicago is a major hub, I have been in the Metropolitan Lounge there many times coming from the west and/or east. The seating areas on all levels can be crowded, especially when multiple trains are arriving and departing. Afternoon seems to be the most crowded until the California Zephyr...

Thanks for the positive remarks on the area. On Google Maps, I explored the Greenfield Village area, and now it's on my places to visit. I'm particularly interested in the Detroit Toledo & Milwaukee Roundhouse and Railroad Turntable and the many other museums and homes of such famous people as...

My driving (and enjoying it) days are over. I enjoy long-distance train travel so much, I'll take an Amtrak thruway bus (limited to passengers continuing to their destination by train), from Palm Springs, CA Airport, to Fullerton, and continue to Los Angeles Union Station on the Amtrak Pacific...

I usually fly American, if travelling cross-country, and Alaska, if travelling north, as I live in Palm Springs, CA and my choices are somewhat limited. I agree with many statements above, especially the one from tgstubbs1, any flight with problems sucks. My worst was with American; 26 hours...

I would amend this statement: Run properly with the right "management" they could do much better.

I had the sugar-free pudding last night aboard the TE.

I used to take an Amtrak thruway bus from the Palm Springs Airport to Bakersfield (a six hour ride). I would board the SJ and travel to either Richmond, where I would transfer to BART, or to the end-of-the-line at Jack London Square in Oakland (about a 5 1/2 hour ride). After racing to get my...

I rode Smart from San Rafael to Sonoma Airport stop and back shortly after it began service. I was very impressed with the cars, smooth ride and low noise. I will ride it again when I'm in the SF Bay Area. It is such a relief not having to drive on Hwy 101,

Traditional Dining: A glass of wine should be a minimum 6 oz. pour. The current 5 oz. pour looks like a couple of swallows left over, if that. The pour should be no less than the small bottles were (187 ml or 6.323222 oz.). A small garden salad should be available at all times, in addition to...

Just remember a same-day passenger rail ticket must be presented. You cannot get in with just your lounge card. Same-day sleeper passengers can get into the lounge without showing a lounge card.

There are at least two San Pedro Hotels that I have stayed in that have park & sail packages. You can stay the night before or the night after your cruise and have, I believe, up to 15 days parking in your package, sometimes breakfast. One is the Crowne Plaza and the other is the Holiday Inn...

Our worst flight was a 26 hour ordeal flying from Palm Springs, CA to Chicago O'Hare. We were to arrive in Chicago, stay over night and have a leisurely walk to Chicago Union Station for a private car excursion. We were attached to the end of the CA Zephyr. Starting at 6 am on American...

I've taken the TE/SSL to LA several times, but it was never on time.

That happened to me, as well, but I assumed it said zero points because I didn't have enough points.