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All of the Amfleet 1's are getting a refresh with new seats, restrooms and remodeled Cafe cars as we speak. Not as fancy as lie-flat beads, but it's a start.

I could see this option as a good ad-on to a few of the other NE Corridor trains, such as any of the ones that depart NYP, WAS or BOS between 3am and 6am. Also the Auto Train, and maybe even the Palmetto, due to its 15 hour run.

I was NOT talking about replacing the Bedrooms or Roomette's, this would be a separate product. I prefer a roomette as well, but in the situation of train 66/67, and in Business Class trains on the LD routes, this would provide a option for those who don't want to pay the higher price for the...

YES!!! This is what Amtrak needs for Business Class!!!! Especially on 66/67. If they did this, they may possibly get a few more Business People using the overnight service.

I used to take train 66 and 67, 2 or 3 times a month between New Haven and Richmond, VA for 2 years. Unfortunately, they took the sleepers off of those trains with the demise of the Twilight Shoreliner in 2003. I tried taking Business Class a couple of times, but just could not get comfortable...

I was on the Cap Ltd last year. I enjoyed being able to get a burger with all the fixins and chips at any time, and not that horrible packaged burger.. Not to stray off of the subject, but if they want to do something like the airlines, make a business class section that has airline style...

If they want to add airline style seating on the Amtrak trains, I believe it needs to be more along the lines of first class or business class that have the little flatbed pods like 99% of your airlines have in business and first-class. These would come in great on the overnight runs from...

The one thing that I have found is if the conductor smokes, most stops that are non-smoking become smoking stops. This includes Chicago Union Station. I had a conductor tell me once (as well as every sleeper car attendant I have ever came across ) that they did not care if anybody smokes while...

I have never had a conductor say anything about me listening to the scanner. Once a conductor said "Are you listening to anything good?", and then the other time a conductor walk behind me, saw that I was listening to a scanner, and started keying his Mic over and over again. He then turned...

This is one of the main reasons why I always bring a scanner with me on the long distance runs. Amtrak has always been notorious for not passing along information to their passengers. On a sidenote, one time while I was sitting in the lounge car listening to my scanner WITH headphones on, I was...

This is one of the main reasons why I always bring a scanner with me on the long distance runs. Amtrak has always been notorious for not passing along information to their passengers. On a sidenote, one time while I was sitting in the lounge car I was told by a coach attendant that listening to...

When I purchase my tickets, occasionally it will do a "verified by Visa" security check, and then issue your tickets.

I have a idea. Let's let Iowa Pacific take over some of the long distance routes. They know how to run a dining car!!! (I.E., Hoosier State)

When I was growing up, my parents always taught me to "Dress Up" when traveling. For my first flight (Back in 1986 when I was 13), my step-dad wore slacks and a button down shirt, and my mom wore something sensible, and this was only for a flight from Kansas City to Tulsa!! When I am in my...

Found out something interesting about Amtrak that I was not aware of, even thought I have been traveling in Sleeper Service for 20 years. I make about 2 runs a month from Hartford to Richmond, VA. I do the same train every time. 141 to NYC, and then 91 to Richmond, VA. I ALWAYS get a...

If MegaBus can charge for reserved seats, such as on the front row of the second deck, or at one of the tables on the lower level, Amtrak should have no problem doing this.

Me and a friend both had the Chicken Breast on Train 97 a couple of weeks ago. I have to say that it was not too bad. Now, if they could just change the vegetables!!!!!!

When I rode the Cap Ltd back in December, the one thing that I found interesting is that they did not serve Pre-Packaged Burgers and Hot Dogs in the Cafe like they do on every other Amtrak route. When you ordered a Burger or Hot Dog on the Cap Ltd, it was made downstairs by the Chef, and...

I remember last year when I was on the Capital Limited taking photos in the Diner/Lounge, a woman sitting across from me gave me dirty looks while taking photos and then stopped the conductor and told him "That guy is taking photos and I don't want to be in them", to which the conductor replied...

Getting word that the Southwest Chief #4 has derailed west of Newton, KS. Hope that injuries are minimal.