Recent content by Groundpounder

I get that, but there are other methods of getting places besides federally subsidized train service. Just cause you don't like flying doesn't mean I should help buy you a ticket. If there is demand for service between those places you mention, then why aren't those routes profitable?

I love trains as much as the next guy, but I just don't see the purpose of using them for long distance travel in the US. NYC to LAX on the train takes three days and is $291 for a seat in coach. A direct flight on United costs $219. I don't understand why we need to use tax payers money to fund...

The airplane I fly is based there Ended up having a mechanical so didn't have to deal with the snow.

We have a 0900 departure out of KBED Tuesday morning. I'm really hoping that is cancelled!

Considering Delta has such a large presence in ATL, and American in CLT, why not just fly? It'd be way quicker than taking the train.

Trainy McTrainpants

Stupid question....if there are workers on or even near the track, don't the trains passing through the area have to slow down?

This might be hard to find, but what is the longest non-stop bus route in the US? I'd have to believe its no more than 4 hours or so, but I'm sure in some remote areas it could be longer.

I doubt they would ship it all the way out there if they don't think there is at least a chance that it is fixable.

Oh very nice, I didn't know that. Thanks for the info.

I'm going to NYC for a trip that runs from Thursday to Saturday. Will I have any issue finding a parking spot at the Route 128 MBTA station?

Look for a website that lets you sell gift cards. At least you'll be able to get some cash for it.

Me too, but not all of us have 3+ days to travel coast to coast. The furthest I'd take the train would be something like Boston-Washington DC. Anything beyond that is just too long to spend travelling.

"deadheading" is the crew riding as a passenger on another train, correct? 8 hours of rest is not much, speaking from personal experience. 10 hours of rest sometimes isn't enough either.

Thanks for the info