Recent content by amamba

I traveled PVD - NYP FC two weeks ago. On my way south,  I was on the super early Saturday Acela. We left PVD before 7 am. When I boarded the car was dark and no one instructed me to sit in my assigned seat and there wee only a handful of ppl in the car. I sat in what I thought was my seat but I...

I think it’s a shame that 550 employees will lose their jobs. 

I am so sorry to hear this. I had the pleasure of spending some time with Alan and Grace in Club Acela in NYP once when our schedules overlapped. Like others, I was always so taken with his attitude of sharing and kindness. My heart goes out to all of those touched by Alan and especially his...

This would be great for PVD! Sent from my iPhone using Amtrak Forum

What day are you departing? I have found that lot to be full but night time shouldbe better bc you won't have trail users there. Sent from my iPhone using Amtrak Forum

Ditto penny.

I'm with Sarah - sleeper or I fly.

I found it very comfortable to sit up on the bottom bunk, even with the bed made up and the top bunk down, but I'm only 5'0".

APD is all over PVD but they don't care about your luggage. Are you on FC on Acela? I wouldn't worry about it.

I order steaks and burgers "rare plus" and I got a steak on the California Zephyr that was blue and spectacular. Excellent crew that time!!

Reducing legroom and pitch on the NEC would be a major deterrent for me. I think the coach cars are tight as is. However adding an armrest would be nice!!! I don't see how a third seat would fit.

Once my starlight was delayed and all the sleeper pax were given lunch at Traxx.

Really wish Acela 1st class attendants were included as their own group. I'm still unclear why they were left out.

Did I miss the area to put in how much I tip the attendants on the FC car on Acela?

I traveled back to PVD on Wednesday the 15. Half the trains were cancelled and my train was delayed but I made it.