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Was checking out some old Auto Train videos and came across this one from 2 years ago. A little before the 12 min mark the crew allowed them to pop the camera into the kitchen for a glimpse while they were doing food prep. That was new to me!

I got a voicemail at 6:30am too that gave the same exact message as in the email. I guess they’re early risers… I’m not. 😅 But according to Amtrak’s website check in time has changed also. —————————————————- Check-In Times Changing Nov. 10 Check-in will begin at 11:30 am. Standard and...

Pennyk’s source was correct - departure times have been changed from 5pm to 4pm for my May trips. I just got, my itinerary change emails and rebooked reservations. No mention of adjusted check in times though, which I thought was odd. Here is the content from the email: We wanted to let you...

Just for fun, after booking my initial AT reservation I periodically check how much my train ride would be. Thinking that if the rate would go down, I would call Amtrak to adjust the rate. We have taken the train for 3 round trips in the past 3 years and I have never seen the rate go down. One...

Thank you all and especially Palmland! I was able to get in a chat with a Amtrak rep who knew what they were doing and they were able to move my aunt to a roomette downstairs within our car - and gave her the senior discount ($32 refund!) This will make life so much easier for me. LOL.

My elderly mother, elderly aunt, and I have planned an Auto Train trip in May 2025. I booked a bedroom online 2 months ago and booked a roomette for my aunt today. I asked for a room as close to the existing bedroom reservation as possible. I was assured that they would be in the same car, but...

Just found this nice AutoTrain review on YouTube that was posted 3 weeks ago. It looks like the seats. In their sleeper and diner car have been updated. Although I found another video posted 4 weeks ago where the roomette didn’t look updated. So don’t count on it. It probably depends on the...

The only downside to arriving late is if you are in a sleeper and plan on having dinner. The dining times are first come, first served. If you are not having dinner, it will not matter. I believe I have seen YouTubers who have checked in for their dining time and boarding pass but parked in...

It was really dumb of the Amtrak rep to recommend two family rooms for a party of 5. I think she has the right idea, next time get a family room with roomette in the same car.

It may be included under”Special Vehicles” but that would have to be determined by someone on the phone at Amtrak. Here are the vehicle qualification details. It might be worth another phone call. https://www.amtrak.com/route-content/auto-train-boarding-and-vehicle-requirements.html

Just catching up here. Last September we were the very last car off the train on our return trip to Lorton. In May we were 3rd to last. (I know it’s not supposed to matter but getting to Sanford at opening time has seemed to put us at the end of the line.) The $95 is still steep, but when you...

It’s usually 2 engines, 16 passenger cars, and 30 autoracks. Sometimes an extra engine or extra passenger car and sometimes as many as 33 autoracks. Never more than 50 cars in total. If you look at the Ashland Virginia Virtual Railfan YouTube channel, the train usual goes through between...

On our Northbound trip on May we were the “lucky” (?) winners to be the last car off the train, it took almost 2.5hrs of listening to numbers being called to get our car. It was a bit frustrating knowing that I still had a 3hr drive ahead of me, but personally $95 each way is still too much for...

I traveled traveled the Auto Train twice in May with my elderly mother in a sleeper in both directions. Due to Covid concerns we did not want to eat in the Dining car with strangers at our table. When you check in they assign you a dining time but I asked specifically for in room service at the...

Thank you all for your help! And sorry again for posting twice by mistake.

Hi there! I am very happy to find this forum. I took my first Amtrak trips on the Auto Train last month. Although the ride was too rough for me to sleep, the zero stress travel makes it worth it. I’m looking forward to our next trip. Caryn from NJ

Hello all, I am so glad to find this forum! I am having trouble understanding the rewards program. I am booking a bedroom for two people. I have signed up for an Amtrak rewards account but my mother has not. If I enter the number on only my part of the reservation, will I earn rewards for the...