Recent content by atm79

Definitely can't wait to be back onboard. With the status extended, are the coupons still valid? Seems like it'll be two rounds of extensions so potentially two sets of coupons. Anyone have experience calling to redeem for the points option? I won't be back on Via until probably this winter...

Perfect, thank you!

Have SEA-VAC booked next Friday. If the train ends up canceling, do they normally do a bustitution and if so, does it leave at the same time as the train was supposed to?

Sorry, I could have been more clear - I was talking about the trip I took last February being on the old schedule.

Last year's travel was on the old schedule where the three meals were easy to do. Can totally understand the westbound challenges on the new schedule. Glad I'm going eastbound this time!

I can't seem to find an answer to this one... I traveled coast to coast for the first time last February and on the Canadian, had three full meals each day. Doing the same coast to coast trip this February and am wondering if something has changed. This article (and other trip reports I've...

As a regular Amtrak roomette traveler, I found the cabin for 1 to be totally sufficient. Traveled Halifax to Vancouver last February, first time on the Canadian. Had snow for nearly the entire trip. Crossing Canada by train again this February but with the Canadian's new schedule, I'll be...

It works if you choose multi-city. I booked a Halifax - Vancouver trip this past winter that was all on one ticket with a 1 day 57 minute connection in Montreal. In your case, segment one would be Vancouver - Toronto and segment two would be Toronto - Halifax.

Hopefully I'll have a positive data point to add to this. Was on a 6 hour late SWC a few days ago so I missed the CS out of LAX. Unfortunately I got in with enough time to be put on the bus to BFD (a packed bus that I would not call particularly comfortable) connecting to a San Joaquin. That...

I was on 3(22) that got stuck. A BNSF loco was paired with the NS one on the way up to where we were and then the BNSF loco left. Annoucement onboard said the loco came from Trinidad.

Just received the 50% bonus offer via email. First time for me so I definitely jumped on it. Previously purchased points in 12/12 & 12/13 during 30% bonus offers and just recently made my first redemption.

Adding my two cents worth... I took my first LD trip last spring on the EB from SEA to CHI. One, I was instantly hooked and am now planning at least one LD trip a year, next up is the SWC in May. Two, the EB would be similar to the CZ in that there are areas of stunning beauty and areas of...

Yup - just got the email. Offer through the end of the year.

I think the 200 point bonus is a one time only thing. I earned it last year and it still shows on my promotions page. I think the T&C will say whether it's a one time only bonus. Question: I have a voucher to use. I'm going to use it on the SC next spring. The roommette prices have been...

On the homepage where you're entering your search criteria, you'll see a new tab labeled "Other Discounts." If you click on that, you'll see a drop-down menu at the bottom for Passenger #1 where you can select from a variety of discounts.