In 2008, a planned reroute of the California Zephyr over the former WP Feather River Canyon due to scheduled track work on the SP/UP over Donner Pass. Rode from Martinez to Portola. Used to make the drive along Highway 70 as a kid headed to summer vacation at Lake Almanor. Finally got a chance...
I'm skeptical that sell-out data is captured/retained. It wouldn't bode well if the "plan" is to show ridership levels dropping in an effort to justify further downgrade/discontinue long-distance routes.
This Summer, the Coast Starlight is running with only 2 coaches (not including the business class car). As recently as last year, there was always a minimum of 3 coaches (plus biz) in peak season. This Summer, coach sells out (check it out yourself on the website or app). You know they’re...