caravanman
Engineer
There seem to be two or three strands to this issue. On one hand, it is good to see train use increase, as it helps support it's claim for funding for long term viability. The bad stuff is that I can no longer actually afford to use Amtrak. For several years I have travelled to America in Jan or Feb, and just enjoyed riding the trains with a rail pass, and paying for the roomettes at off peak prices. No way I can afford the roomettes in Jan 2011. I did post a comment a few years back with my view that the best years for riding Amtrak off peak as a reasonably good value hobby were behind me.. seems I was right. Please don't get me wrong, I understand that Amtrak recieves public money, and must charge what the market is willing to pay.. It is just that my next trip to America will now be a more affordable summer time car hire, road and hotel trip.
Cheers,
Eddie
Cheers,
Eddie
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