Recent content by Richie Allen

Is there someplace to download printed scheduels for Amtrak routes? Can't seem to find them on the Amtrak website. Seems I could not long ago, but they have disappeared.

I accept it the way it is, I think about potential customers who may not be so impressed.

Recently completed a round trip from Kelso WA to Joliet IL. I had roomette accommodation both directions on the Empire Builder and business class seating on other legs. Had a great time, trains were reasonably on schedule... the #500 Cascades was 1 1/2 hour late into Seattle. No missed...

If # 500 arrives on time about 4 1/2 hours

I'm 63, and a community mental health case manager. I live in a small rural community along the Columbia River in WA state. Love all modes of transport; driving, flying... but trains are the best. As a youth I first boarded the IC from Chicago to Springfield IL, and later at the beginning of...

I have a brief layover in Seattle before boarding #8 to Chicago next Monday (11/18/19). Anyone have tips on lunch/food options within walking distance of the station?

The Hyatt offers "Complimentary shuttle service within a three mile radius"... that would get you to/from the BART station in Berkeley. BART is fast and easy way to get around the bay area. I absolutely hate driving in San Francisco, so rental cars for me would be a non-starter... traffic can...

Was looking at this in Emeryville CA for connecting to the Zephyr from the Coast Starlight the previous day, or just spending a couple days in the bay area. There is a Hyatt just across the tracks from the station. A pedestrian bridge connects station to the hotel parking lot. May be others...

3:50 AM.... I'm taking #8 from Seattle just ahead of Thanksgiving, have been monitoring its on-time status, over the last two weeks it has been pretty good, then this. How often is this train 12 hours late?