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https://www.amtrak.com/content/dam/projects/dotcom/english/public/documents/corporate/businessplanning/Amtrak-Service-Asset-Line-Plans-FY24-29.pdf Lots of highlights, Texas Eagle getting SSL 1Q of 2025! YES!

Hopefully this video gives the non railfan some perspective to what goes on out at the yard as Amtrak employees get the dozens of Amtrak trains received restocked and ready to go back out.

I would love to know what percentage Amtrak pays to BNSF compared to JBHUNT or UPS for a Z train. That will determine how well a train is handled across the line. If the DOJ gave Amtrak priority status some teeth, then LDs would operate more on time. If Amtrak can get a consist ready to leave on...

With strong rumors that the LD replacement fleet may be single level, and most likely Siemens. Here is the new Gen NightJet made by Siemens debuting in Europe. Notice at 1:13 the new "mini suites", to me looks like the Slumber Coach of the 21st century.

https://www.cnet.com/culture/internet/how-amtraks-viral-one-word-tweet-inspired-the-latest-big-twitter-trend/ Someone on Amtrak's social media team could be on the fast track to a promotion. An inspired one-word tweet from the train company's Twitter account took off faster than a super speedy...

https://ridetrinitymetro.org/webcam/ Cam at Ft. Worth station.

We know the the next group ALC42s are supposed to be in the new livery, no doubt the new Siemen coaches to replace the Amfleet will be in the livery. One would think Amtrak would a show ALC42 with a Superliner or Viewliner in the new livery colors at a media event.

MODERATOR NOTE: This new thread was created for facilitating general discussion of Atlantic Coast Service and posts were moved from a couple of threads to this new one (1/27/22). There was a time not too long ago when both Silver trains were 18 cars maxed during peak travel seasons. And now...

On Trainorders, they are stating the the Texas Eagle will stop at FTW and bus to SAT. UP track work somewhere. Effective Sept 14. Do not know how long it will last.

Why is Amtrak running 4 car trains with two Genesis locomotives? Its been a common occurrence the last couple of days and the units are running all the way to San Antonio.

Sunset will be in Tucson for a while. UP derailment near Lordsburg. Buses will be coming.

Amtrak lays out what it wants to do in the next five years, no need to guess. https://www.amtrak.com/content/dam/projects/dotcom/english/public/documents/corporate/businessplanning/Amtrak-Service-Line-Asset-Line-Plans-FY21-26.pdf

Sunset Ltd into Tucson this morning had a green private car on the back, had a couple of old guys come out of for the long station stop. What car or group was it?

Bravo to Amtrak for not holding 22 this morning out of San Antonio. The TE probably picked up the two Superliners there as protect units and left on time for Chicago. The Sunset was stuck at Tucson for three hours because of an engine issue (the Tucson rail cam picked up the sad situation), and...

To beat this dead horse, apparently the California politicians want to take the CHSR money and use it on commuter projects, or just not spend the money on a vanity project when the budget is suspected to have a $50 Billion shortfall...

https://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2020/05/27-fra-announces-more-than-$300-million-in-state-of-good-repair-grants North Carolina finally gets new equipment. North Carolina — Piedmont Intercity Fleet & Infrastructure Investments Project Phase II Up to $80,000,000 North Carolina Department of...

https://www.marshallnewsmessenger.com/news/amtrak-restores-staffing-positions-at-marshall-station/article_c02ad896-9afb-11ea-91d7-6bfa5362531a.html The Marshall Depot board was pleased to learn, on Monday, Amtrak’s plans to restore the service. “On May 19, we received a phone call from Amtrak...

In this day and age when some people have been home for months, here are some Amtrak chase videos that will bring a smile to your face. Put on your favorite background music and enjoy. And who is big Mo?

With many of the LD getting shortened consists, many are still using two units on five and six car trains. Why? The SWC can't make 90 with one unit and five cars?

According to TrainOrders, had a problem in STL , left 5 hours late, and lost another 2.5 into Texas. Hopefully they annull the train in FTW and bus pax to meet #1 instead of holding it in SAT.