Will Amtrak use Viewliners on the LD Western Trains?

[jis]

Unfortunately, that sounds wildly optimistic.

I think it is possible that the single level LDs might have new stuff by 2030. The bi-levels will be at most in the midst of an acquisition.

 

[Amtrak25]

If the Cardinal went Superliner and Capitol Ltd went low-level and extended to New York (and at better times), there would be a slight reduction in Superliner usage and a slight increase in low level usage, but not as drastic as simply converting the Capitol Ltd.

There could even be a thru Chicago - Florida coach and/or sleeper, removed from a Silver's consist north of Washington. Peak load point of those trains I believe is south of Washington.

 

[John819]

The lead time on new LD cars is about 4-5 years at best. There is no reason to deal with the crew issues for at least 2 years after the order is placed. And there will, definitely, be staffing problems.

 

[John819]

I suspect that in the future for ADA reasons all LD trains will be single level. So the differences will be fewer.

 

[Chicago1990]

I suspect that in the future for ADA reasons all LD trains will be single level. So the differences will be fewer.

I think the superliners are ADA accessible

 

[BlackDiamond]

I think the superliners are ADA accessible

Only in the lower level which means no access to the diner or the lounge which are all accessed through the upper level.
There was a long discussion about this elsewhere on the forum, I don't recall what thread it was on.