With State Budgets as low as they are, a long wait should be expected for this service. As I understand it, most of the trackwork that was needed over Cima Hill has been completed. The environmental study has also been completed I believe. What this service really needs (as all new service...
It is unfortunate if the Sunset Limited is on its way out, but it does present some possibilities to make a better go of it in the south/southwest.
First: A Los Angeles - Phoenix train. You could even have two trains a day, outbound from either end in the morning and return in the evening...
I've always wondered about what Ryan just mentioned:
It seems that there is very little thought that goes into planning what the expected uses for a car will be. By this I mean, if you are going to order a cafe car and plan to run it for 6 - 12 hours without a restocking, you should plan to...
In my personal opinion, the Business class or Custom Class or Midwest whatever-it-is class is not worth it. I am referring specifically to what is offered on the Midwest trains out of Chicago. There is no difference in space or comfort from Coach class. There is little difference in service...