Acela First Class car seat configuration

[mermaidofthenorth]

Because I have a pretty generous voucher from a trip gone awry last spring, I decided I would use it towards traveling First Class in Acela from Boston to NYP this December. I have booked and thought I’d opt for a single seat if possible and looked at the seating map. But many of the seats, both single and double, appear to be across from each other with a table in between, quite common in European trains. I’d rather have someone next to me that be facing someone I don’t know. 11D appears not to have a table in front of it, and while I prefer to ride forward, it isn’t a deal breaker. Has anyone here ridden on one of these trains who might advise me? Thanks very much!

 

[nhgeek]

I frequently ride this route. You'll find both options you describe there, all pretty clearly represented on the seatmap. I was in 11F recently, that row is what you want.

 

[mermaidofthenorth]

I frequently ride this route. You'll find both options you describe there, all pretty clearly represented on the seatmap. I was in 11F recently, that row is what you want.

Thank you.

 

[Steve4031]

Be careful of window alignment. Sitting at a table ensures a full window.

 

[MrsHuf]

Be careful of window alignment. Sitting at a table ensures a full window.

Thank you for that information. I've been contemplating changing our table seats that were preassigned over to the row behind us so we could just enjoy scenery without possibly feeling awkward. It is weird of me as I don't mind being seated next to a stranger but the thought facing them makes me feel anxious. Maybe reliving the nervousness of job interviews when I young? But since I don't know if those seats have a good window angle, I'll just stick to the table seating and just get over feeling awkward.

 

[MARC Rider]

I like to make sure that the seat behind me is facing in the same direction, as this means that I can get a full recline.