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I will be on the LSL in about a month, so this is good to know!

It looks like 8/28 scheduled to arrive in Chicago today is delayed. AmtrakAlertsMechanical Issue: As of 7:04 AM MT, Trains 8 and 28 is stopped east of St. Cloud (SCD) due to mechanical issues. The crew is in contact with the mechanical team who are working to resolve the issue. We will provide...

It's not just the speed advantages of constant tension catenary, it's the reliability it provides. The problem is people don't notice when things just work as expected. Think about all the delays from down wire north of New Haven, well I can't think of any. :) Serious I totally agree that fixing...

I hate to say it but this almost sounds like a joke, someone thinking the underground railroad as an actual railroad.

Sorry to hear that. I have ridden Amtrak quite a bit and that has never happened. I know that we are in quite a cold snap so I do not doubt your discomfort. That sounds extreme enough that I hope Amtrak made some compensations for your situation. Please know that such things are rare, however...

Thanks That makes sense.

I got a text from Amtrak saying the Builder is on diversion bypassing Rugby, Grand Forks and Devils Lake. Looking at Openstreetmap.org it's obvious on the route they are taking. Does anyone know what happened to cause the diversion?

I think the rough ride was more the tracks then the room and it would of been just as rough in the rest of the car. Having splurged on a bedroom before, it is more comfortable in general, however I have to admit I like sleeping in a roomette better as you are lying down in the direction of...

Likely not as sketchy as it looks, as there need to be people around and the station is in a rather unpopulated section of town. Still staying in the station until your ride came was a good idea. When I was there with my bicycle waiting for the old Capitol to Washington, I did ride to a nice...

It looks like they will have things open again at 2pm today (Wednesday Nov 13). I'm glad as I am heading into NYP tomorrow.

Thanks for you insight! Now thinking about it that could explain the situation if they are putting all passengers on 448 first, that would explain why 448 sleepers are always in the higher bucket and why Boston passengers might have to transfer at Albany.

that is odd as the connection I wanted was 8-448 but they only offered 8-48-448

I'm not sure I quite understand. Why would they want me to take up space in the higher demand section when I am already utilizing the the lower demand section? I can understand (but still think it's a flaw) for it to be cheaper to change at ALB because if you buy early the NYP sleepers are in a...

I just booked a trip from Seattle to Boston in early March. Of course one of the options was Empire builder to Lake shore Limited, however the only LSL option it gave me was CHI -. ALB on a New York Sleeper and ALB-> BOS on the Boston sleeper. In the past they have offered the change as a...

Just checked the status: AmtrakAlertsService Resumption: As of 8:04 AM PT, Train 11 has resumed service and is currently operating approximately 5hrs 10mins late. We sincerely apologize for the delay and we thank you for your patience. It also shows that as of now they expect to be 1 hour 38...

If you are signed up to get alerts and do not get one, go to the station as scheduled. Either they will have alternate transportation or the issuer was cleared up/ If you do not get alerts, check the status of your train to find out what is going on.

Looks like if they put in the connection from the Empire tunnel to the ladder track that would help out for the East river tunnel project.

The talk of a NYP to TOL train is quite interesting. Having traveled to Toledo many times to visit my parents, I am always impressed by the amount of passengers there considering the odd hours of service.

I hate to say this but I'll believe it when I see it. A couple of years back there was talk about a Detroit / Ann Arbor/ Toledo/ Detroit Airport train. (T-Train) I think the upgrades to track 3 in Toledo were for this project, however now it has gone completely silent. Don't get me wrong, it...

I am wondering how the connection in Ann Arbor from The Ann Arbor RR to the ex NYC line. I have lived there and they do not meet at grade. I kinda of remember a sharp steep curve providing a connection a long time ago, but current maps do not show it. Even if it did exist it would involve...