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    2020 Voting Has Begun! Registration Deadlines Begin Oct. 4 (Pro-Rail and Non-Partisan)

    I did early voting in person a week ago Monday in Illinois. Something wasn't working properly, so we stood close to an hour in a line that went out of the building and down the road a bit. Once fixed, everything went very smoothly. They had hand sanitizer in about 4 places. They sanitized the...
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    RPA: Developing New Amtrak Corridors Presentation

    Any chance service would ever be restored from Texas to Florida as it used to be? And perhaps additional service in Texas? Just curious.
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    Flexible dining - Requesting a review from a recent rider

    I'll soon be taking the CL, SS, SM, and CL, so I will have my first experience with Flexible Dining.
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    Amtrak price increases causing low ridership in addition to Covid 19?

    I no longer enjoy flying. And since I quit smoking, I have become even more terrified of semis. While it may be irrational, it is very real. It doesn't matter if I'm driving or someone else is, I'm still terrified. Last year, I had the chance to take the Empire Builder roundtrip from Chicago to...
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    COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic: Amtrak Food Service Discussion

    Sorry if I missed it somewhere. Has anyone taken sleeper service on the CL or SM during Covid? Hoping you can still have meals delivered to your room. Any information would be most appreciated. Planning trip in Nov/Dec. Thanks in advance.
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    New dining options (flex dining) effective October 1, 2019

    Has anyone taken sleeper car service on the CL or SM during Covid? I'm curious regarding how your meals are served. I'm hoping you can still have them brought to your room. Any information would be most appreciated. Planning trip Nov/Dec. Thanks again.
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    New procedures at WAS beginning Monday 5/4/20

    So the majority of changes would apply to either area residents or those completing a hotel stay in the Washington, D.C. area. Those passengers changing trains in Washington, D.C. on the same day will obviously be at the station longer than 30-60 minutes. Hoping there is sufficient room in...
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    How do feel about riding "Coach" ?

    If I was traveling in a group, I wouldn't mind being in Coach. However, since I usually travel alone, I prefer a sleeper whenever possible.
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    Amtrak teases upgraded bedding/amenities for sleeping cars

    Perhaps I've been lucky. I've never had to remove the blanket from the plastic myself. The attendant has always removed it and placed it on the bed for me.
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    US Railroads in the Lead on Climate Change Denial

    Some older people get tired of hearing scientists and politicians crying wolf, and nothing happens. Some older folks remember the Newsweek article. In addition, here are a few other predictions by scientists and politicians that never came true...
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    Drug Testing

    From about 1993 or 1994, for every temporary agency, temp job, or permanent job I had, I was drug tested. While I was an "office worker," I worked for a wide variety of corporations, including as a secretary to the financial VP of a company that incinerated stuff to a plant manager for FDA...
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    New dining options (flex dining) effective October 1, 2019

    I plan to take the Capitol Limited, Silver Meteor, and Cardinal (on the return) next September. For those who have traveled those trains since the October 1, 2019 change, do the Sleeper Car Attendants try to coax you into taking your meals in the dining facities, or do they mind bringing the...
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    Why I'll Never Ride Amtrak Again

    In Apr/May 2019, I took the Empire Builder roundtrip from Chicago to Seattle. It was my first time traveling via Amtrak. The lady at the entrance to the Metropolitan Lounge in CUS was extremely nice. Unfortunately, she had to keep reminding folks to check in with her before re-entering the...
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    New dining options (flex dining) effective October 1, 2019

    You might be the last to enjoy real meals, and a hot breakfast. Enjoy your trip and the food. I hope to take the Capitol Limited and Silver Meteor from Chicago to Orlando next Sept and Oct.
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    Silver Meteor 98 WPB - NYP 12 JUL 2019

    Very nice photos. Thanks for sharing.
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    New dining options (flex dining) effective October 1, 2019

    I traveled from Chicago to Seattle and returned in April/May, 2019 on the Empire Builder (roomette). It was my very first experience with Amtrak, and I was amazed at how good the food was. I had the flat iron steak at each dinner, and it was better than some restaurants. Next year, I plan to...
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