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  1. Paul CHI

    Chicago Union Station discussion

    We took the Pere Marquette to/from HOM this week. 1. Departure moved everybody to the south boarding area, where everyone had to stand in line for 30 minutes because of a crew problem. Train left 10 minutes late and lost another 10 later because of a faulty signal north of Bangor. Got to HOM...
  2. Paul CHI

    Amtrak Station Winslow, AZ

    They have a small regional airport that might have rentals. https://www.airnav.com/airport/KINW
  3. Paul CHI

    Route Timetable PDFs returning? (2021-2022)

    It's hard to print a schedule when the arrival times vary by 6 hours.
  4. Paul CHI

    CHI-Philly trip plan

    I see a train 50 and 1050 with slightly different hours. What's that about? We want to visit the area around the old Wanamaker store and hear the organ. Best station for that?
  5. Paul CHI

    CHI-Philly trip plan

    If arriving in Philly late on the Cardinal, is it reasonably safe to acquire a cab? Uber?
  6. Paul CHI

    CHI-Philly trip plan

    Thanks. I’ve ridden the western trains but never anything east other than Michigan.
  7. Paul CHI

    CHI-Philly trip plan

    I live in Chicago but have a reason to visit Philadelphia for a day or 2. I'm considering a winter trip and would like to maximize the scenery, a potential problem given short winter days. We'd prefer roomette service. Suggestions would be welcome. Cardinal both ways? I see there are...
  8. Paul CHI

    Amtrak asks TSA to start screening rail passengers

    Based on history, they should take a harder look at anybody driving a truck within 10 miles of an Amtrak route.
  9. Paul CHI

    One of my daughters just said (she will not be taking Amtrak for a long time)

    Lots of flights being cancelled - equipment failures and crew shortages.
  10. Paul CHI

    Nice Amtrak trip review in Chicago Trib today

    https://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/sc-trav-amtrak-southwest-chief-0225-20200219-oj3avcj2jzbcthwpslnwcr4ovq-story.html
  11. Paul CHI

    Kansas City lodging?

    Thinking about an overnight from Chicago to KC - my Google maps doesn't show any lodging close to the Amtrak station. Is there anything decent within walking distance, e.g. half mile?
  12. Paul CHI

    Top 10 Rude Behaviors on Trains on Japan

    Sounds like life as usual as a Chicago commuter.
  13. Paul CHI

    Why trains instead of planes for long distance?

    So easy to board the train. Comfortable seats. Great views, though I also enjoy seeing the country from the air (but more and more flyers are closing the shades so they can watch movies). By and large, though, planes are more on time and cheaper than sleepers. Either can be affected by...
  14. Paul CHI

    Disappointed with meals

    The best train meals I've ever had were on Via's Canadian, but it was substantially more expensive than any ride I've taken on Amtrak. SWC meals have generally been decent. Staff quality has been all over the map.
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