A couple of years ago, my sister and I sat across the aisle from a guy who drank them out of IPA beer (starting in BOS at 9ish and ending in NYP). That was NOT a pleasant trip. The passengers continuing south of NYP applauded when the obnoxious guy de-trained.
I certainly understand that - one reason why the Carolinian (State-subsidized vs State-owned) has a trolley cart and a cranky attendant whereas the Palmetto can't even decide whether to have 2x1 seating vs converted 2x2 Amcan. The fact that a train has Amtrak on the ticket, on the train car, at the station, and in the literature should be the primary reason why the services should be consistent. Even fully owned state services like Amtrak California should subscribe to a franchise definition of Business Class (with or without capitals). Obviously, me talking about it doesn't mean anything to the powers that be, but that's why I'm here - to vent without recourse.
Or with some trains you have to consider the following as well:
Except your e-ticket might be cancelled when you don't board in RTE.
I paid extra to ride in Acela first class from DC to NY. (not by choice... I had to ride that train and it only had first class seats left)
Did I encounter one of those attendants who make up his own rules?
no, he said two alcoholic drinks per passenger per trip. (not just beer... *any* alcoholic drink) This was last week of June.
Sounds like it to me.
Yep.
what does the official Amtrak rule book say about employees making up rules on the trains?
In my experience (and I've only been riding Amtrak since 1981), making up rules is, well, the rule.what does the official Amtrak rule book say about employees making up rules on the trains?
i got you on that, i can post the the acela menu
If you have the time, I would suggest going to South Station to board the Acela. With your FC ticket, you get access to the ClubAcela lounge.
Is that allowed? When I booked the ticket, the transfer was to Back Bay where I'd get on, it didn't give me an option to do otherwise.
