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But how would funding be handled? No appropriation from Parliament? I haven't a clue how these things work in Canada.

The burger from the cafe car is probably different than in the full diner and unfortunately is nuked, but I actually agree with you. When I order it, I usually get a chuckle out of the attendant when I refer to it as the Amburger.

What matters more: a reliable, dependable schedule and the perception of a smooth ride that includes quick and safe acceleration and deceleration and stopping. 10 MPH isn't gonna make a bit of difference to 96% of riders. Nothing irritates me more is poking along at 10 or 15 MPH during the last...

I may be accused of resistant to change, but I am hoping they stick with Superliner. It is a rather iconic moniker and will still be double deckers. And of course there is precedent given that Amtrak is continuing the Acela name with those brand new trainsets.

I just learned that FNBO has a new policy that will not allow one to have multiple cards from them. I had cancelled my preferred card and tried to reapply to get the 40K bonus offer and was rejected despite sterling credit. Unfortunately, this promotion is over but I was told flat out that the...

I wouldn't count on that refund.

A little more on the second Pennsylvanian train, with operating estimate of $8 million annually. https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_91f627b2-f6ac-11ee-a5a6-eb609858ba77.html

Have fun with this.... https://www.wusf.org/transportation/2024-04-06/gov-desantis-says-florida-wont-pay-for-brightline-expansion

It doesn't invoke fond memories for rail fans but I'm betting Amtrak revives The Three Rivers. Or something with Allegheny in it.

Last I saw it's considered a done deal with an agreement with NS for $200 million of upgrades to the line, earliest start up in 2026. Not sure any actual work has begun on the infrastructure, however.

Certainly, at Philadelphia, this is what she could have done.

I have had nothing but positives to say about FNBO customer service. Unlike BofA, with which I could be on hold for 15 minutes or more, FNBO typically answers within moments and each interaction has been friendly, helpful and efficient.

Right, we hadn't moved yet. Though as soon as she pulled it, we did lurch back a few feet which seemed odd. I'm thinking the engineer tried to accelerate at that exact moment but was prevented from moving forward.

Some excitement on the train Saturday: waiting on departure of 43 in Philadelphia, which was moments overdue, a middle aged, slightly grey haired woman came running into BC in a panic, screaming "Emergency! Emergency!" Tried unsuccessfully to exit the front entry door to the platform which had...

My memory is not strong enough to remember in detail. Thought about screenshots but they might have detected that and I didn't have much time to complete it. There were a lot of questions. Many were the usual demographic ones and also a few to get a sense of one's experience on the NE...