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So for a while, I've been noticing that St Charles Air Line (which Amtrak's City of New Orleans and Illini services use to access the former Illinois Central) via google maps has been downgraded from being double tracked to have a single track, with something similar happened around the 21st...

This past weekend, I was meeting up with a friend in Chicago to do some railfanning and when I was planning the trip, the times from the Toledo, OH station near me didn't mesh well with our schedules. The Cardinal frequency south of me (Cincinnati) did not mesh well with our schedules either, so...

Supposing I won't have a problem getting into Chicago tomorrow, where is a good place to get a real, bona fide Chicago style hot dog?

I'm new to Amtrak so not sure how it is to travel across the country on a train. My fiancé doesn't want to take our son in the plane so we decided to travel in Amtrak instead so he can move. Anyway, we're trying to save some money since we're planning our wedding in California so doing coach...

My trip hasn't yet taken place, but I thought I'll start the thread already to raise your attention. Then, when I do board the Texas Eagle in Austin next Wednesday to Los Angeles, those interested in trip reports will likely have discovered this post and can follow my adventure "LIVE" (so to...

I'm on the Lake Shore Limited Albany to Chicago, beginning the trip Saturday. The forecast is for snow on Saturday night, possibly several inches, along with some wind the next morning. It's possible, though not convenient, that I could switch up and leave a day early. So those who have...

I'm considering another trip to Chicago, taking the train up and flying back in March. In the past I always rented cars at the sta tion which was very convenient. Now that the parking garage is getting demolished, I understand cars can no longer be rented at the station. Has anyone had...

Recently, Metra has contemplated electrifying the Rock Island District (as they own the tracks) as part of a set of improvements they announce for the system. I do think if they want to electrify the Rock Island District, they could also electrify other lines that see high frequency and...

Basic Info: Amtrak Hoosier State 851 (No longer operating) May 29, 2019 LAF - CHI Departure from LAF at 7:36 AM Video: Background: A group of friends and I all purchased tickets about a month in advance, as we were planning on taking a day trip to Chicago the day after the school year was...

I've taken the Boston-Chicago Lake Shore Limited route many times. For some reason, right now in mid-June, I can get a sleeper from Albany-Chicago but all trains from Boston-Albany are "sold out." That train is NEVER sold out, especially if you just want coach, which we do. I know the...