sttom
OBS Chief
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You can pay extra for a better cancellation policy on most trains, the Business Class one only seems to be marginally better than the Flexible option on coach. So better, potentially, but if you aren't guaranteed to get 2+1 seating or a snack pack, you need to give someone paying for an upgrade something.You get curtains, nearly as much legroom as an Amfleet II, foot rests, and a complimentary soft beverage. You also get some bonus AGR points and a better cancellation policy. I personally don't think it's worth the extra cost, but it's definitely more than just a "can of soda".
Legroom of standard coach is 39 inches and long distance coach is around 50 inches. ~11 inches is something, but you don't even get a middle arm rest on federal equipment. Coach on California trains have a middle arm rest along with Business Class.
The following is a picture of Business Class on the Cascade trains. Something like that is what I am talking about being the standard rather than the seats that a regular person might not be able to perceive a difference between from a picture.