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Well I have completed my first round-trip via Amtrak. I loved it! No better way to travel! As far as I am concerned in the future - if I can't get there via Amtrak I'm not going! I know its always not perfect, no public transit is, but I had a good time, no complaints and am left wondering -...

I am a newbie to train travel. I boarded the Capitol Limited (#29) at Cumberland MD on Tuesday for my very first train trip. I was nervous and scared, and as the train pulled into the station and came to a screeching stop I had half a mind to run away! Haha! But within moments Amtrak staff...

Am hearing that the Southwest Chief #4 had a delay of at least 5 hrs today through Fort Madison IA and into Chicago. Anyone know why? Was it because of flooding? I am in Fort Madison right now, after traveling here via Amtrak on my very first train trip several days ago. Will be staying here...

I will be taking my first train trip on Tuesday (from Maryland to Iowa) and have a question regarding early boarding in the Chicago metropolitan lounge. I will be traveling on the Capitol Limited, then boarding the Southwest Chief after a layover in Chicago. I will have a roomette on both...

I am seeing an alert on the Amtrak website advising of delays for the Capitol Limited eastbound #30 pretty much through July 4th due to track work in the Cumberland MD area. I am also seeing an alert for the westbound Capitol Limited #29, although when you click on the alert it does not mention...

I have never traveled by train before and will be in a roomette for a portion of my journey (overnight on the Capitol Limited). I know space is gonna be tight, but I will be by myself and am wondering if I will be able to fit my small suitcase and carry on bag in there with me? Suitcase...

I will be traveling on the Capitol Limited from Cumberland MD in a roomette and arriving at Union Station in Chicago for a long layover after which I will be on the Southwest Chief in coach seating for the short remainder of my trip to Fort Madison Iowa. (Reverse for return trip home.) Since...

OK, am trying to figure out what size luggage to take with me on my trip. Am not too thrilled with the idea of leaving my bags out of my sight in a rack "downstairs" on the train by the door where people come and go at each stop. Call me paranoid, but there you have it. In any case, does...