Shortened Single-Level LD Consists

[daybeers]

Are they assigning seats in coach now? Has been a while since I've been anywhere but business class or higher. Too many AGR points....

On LD trains, some coach attendants assign seats based on destination, usually for the convenience of both the crew and passengers. If you're going all the way NYP-MIA for example, you wouldn't want to be put with passengers only going from two midpoints in the middle of the night, waking you up with luggage, doors, and such. It also helps the crew manage who is getting off where to not have any paassengers miss their stops.

 

[Cal]

I was on the Cardinal this week, and the train was completely sold out—sleepers and coaches. We only had two coaches in the consist.

My Cardinal next month is sold out in the sleeper, coach was at 50% last time I checked I believe. Give the Cardinal a 2nd (VII) sleeper!!!

 

[frequentflyer]

Less seats, higher fares.

 

[AmtrakBlue]

97(18) has 2 coaches

 

[LookingGlassTie]

On LD trains, some coach attendants assign seats based on destination, usually for the convenience of both the crew and passengers. If you're going all the way NYP-MIA for example, you wouldn't want to be put with passengers only going from two midpoints in the middle of the night, waking you up with luggage, doors, and such. It also helps the crew manage who is getting off where to not have any paassengers miss their stops.

That's what happened when I took the Silver Meteor from RVR-ORL nearly 4 years ago. One of the coach attendants asked me what my destination was and he directed me to the appropriate coach car.

 

[west point]

Amtrak is still advertising for OBS persons. Are the trains still short of OBS persons. When will the next class graduate ?

 

[Cal]

Amtrak is still advertising for OBS persons. Are the trains still short of OBS persons. When will the next class graduate ?

Where are they advertising for OBS?

 

[Palmland]

Saw the Meteor today in Deland. It still has only two coaches (plus 3 sleepers, cafe, diner, bag). However bringing up the rear were 5 deadheading VII coaches. Presumably going to Hialeah for service and then added to Silver Service - said he hopefully.

 

[jis]

Saw the Meteor today in Deland. It still has only two coaches (plus 3 sleepers, cafe, diner, bag). However bringing up the rear were 5 deadheading VII coaches. Presumably going to Hialeah for service and then added to Silver Service - said he hopefully.

Those may be the five AIIs that were sitting at Lorton forever

 

[user 14106]

Lake shore is now 4 coaches I believe - 2 Boston 2 New York. Boston section is now at its normal consist - at least it was a week or so ago.

 

[Cal]

I believe the Chief is still shortened as well (6 cars 2 service, 2 sleepers, 2 coach)

 

[daybeers]

Lake shore is now 4 coaches I believe - 2 Boston 2 New York. Boston section is now at its normal consist - at least it was a week or so ago.

What about the baggage car on the Boston section?

 

[Cal]

What about the baggage car on the Boston section?

I believe it's still off

 

[brianpmcdonnell17]

What about the baggage car on the Boston section?

That was removed before the pandemic.