Margo, if you're going from the Vermonter to the Downeaster, the connection is much less reliable. Since eastbound LSL #449 starts in Chicago, it often gets delayed due to freight train interference. Woodcut was talking about going westbound on LSL #448, which is a much more reliable connection because it starts in Boston.
Also, mods, can we move this to the Amtrak Rail Discussion instead of Amtrak's Future?