Retired from full time work in the trades, I still teach some classes for both apprentice and journeypersons in the electrical industry, and have run into more than a few that have worked on, or are currently working on projects at Moynihan....
Wrong thread?Retired from full time work in the trades, I still teach some classes for both apprentice and journeypersons in the electrical industry, and have run into more than a few that have worked on, or are currently working on projects at Moynihan....
Prior discussion had wandered to talk of Moynihan.Wrong thread?
Business Class passengers do not automatically have access to the ClubAcela, however in Boston and Philly, BC passengers can buy a one-day pass for $20 each.Will business class passengers have access to acelaclub? I am guessing no?
Only BC passengers, and only if they are in Boston or Philly. The New York and Washington ClubAcelas don’t accept passes from anyone.Can’t anyone buy a pass for $20?
cpotisch - you may want to amend your statement above. I strongly doubt they would sell any $20 passes at NYP or WAS. NYP especially is short on floor space, so adding extra passengers is likely not an option, especially if they have to screw around with handling cash and credit cards there. In the times I've been there, especially late afternoon/early evening, they front desk staff is fairly busy with all the passengers in and out, red caps, etc.Only BC passengers, and only if they are in Boston or Philly. The New York and Washington ClubAcelas don’t accept passes from anyone.
What do you think I said there? “Only if they are in Boston or Philly. The New York and Washington ClubAcelas don’t accept passes from anyone.” I said exactly what you just did, so there isn’t anything to “amend”. :help:cpotisch - you may want to amend your statement above. I strongly doubt they would sell any $20 passes at NYP or WAS. NYP especially is short on floor space, so adding extra passengers is likely not an option, especially if they have to screw around with handling cash and credit cards there. In the times I've been there, especially late afternoon/early evening, they front desk staff is fairly busy with all the passengers in and out, red caps, etc.Only BC passengers, and only if they are in Boston or Philly. The New York and Washington ClubAcelas don’t accept passes from anyone.
A couple of years ago, when I was only AGR Select status, the 4 free passes I got were good at NYP and WAS. Unless that has changed, they should accept passes whether the result of making AGR Select status or purchased with points. The AGR Points version I posted above shows they are good at NYP and WAS as well.
Yes there is. They accept AGR passes.What do you think I said there? “Only if they are in Boston or Philly. The New York and Washington ClubAcelas don’t accept passes from anyone.” I said exactly what you just did, so there isn’t anything to “amend”. :help:
As I look at the pictures of those "chairs," my body is already starting to rebel.The other negative is the uncomfortable furniture. I could feel the metal frame of the 'high chair' I was seated at (in 2nd photo below) with it's 1" of padding. I tried the couch behind me as well as one of the easy chairs and found them uncomfortable as well....too low, too.
They may not have the same fabric but it is my opinion that they certainly look as ugly as the chairs in Philadelphia.At least it looks pretty, and doesn't have some hideous fabric like the newly redone Philadelphia Metropolitan Lounge
Actually, they cut it down to two. I didn't think anyone would be interested, so I didn't post the picture. 10-15 years ago, not everyone had smart phones or laptop computers so 'public' work stations were nice. Before I got a laptop about 8-9 years ago, I was a regular user of the work stations in CHI and WAS. But then, I also go back to the days of the first portable computer, a Compaq Plus, with it's 6" screen, 10 MB HD and 512 K RAM, and 35 pounds! The lounges only had pay phones back then and I had an internal modem, not a portable one I could put the handset into.Thanks for the photos. It looks like they did away with the three desk top computer stations that did work reasonably fast.
Seems pretty nice, and I'm pleasantly surprised by the selection of snacks and drinks, but it DEFINITELY looks a bit under-furnished. There is just so much open floor space. I get that that may make it feel a bit more light and airy, but they could definitely put in a bunch more couches, chairs, and tables, without making it feel at all cramped. :wacko:
It's actually OVER furnished, in my opinion. I've been there perhaps 15-20 times in the past 5 years and NEVER seen more than 4-5 passengers any of those times. Usually it's only 2 or 3 other than myself. One would think that folks waiting for the last Acela of the day (#2175 at 5:20) there'd be a hoard of passengers up there. NOPE! It was only me and TWO other Acela passengers last night! It's quite the opposite of that at NYP, PHL and WAS. There's also a steady stream of Amtrak employees and red caps that come to use the rest room and chat with the lady/ladies at the desk...maybe grab a soda or coffee as well.Seems pretty nice, and I'm pleasantly surprised by the selection of snacks and drinks, but it DEFINITELY looks a bit under-furnished. There is just so much open floor space. I get that that may make it feel a bit more light and airy, but they could definitely put in a bunch more couches, chairs, and tables, without making it feel at all cramped. :wacko:
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