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What kind of parking is available at the Joliet station. I am looking at spending a weekend in Chicago but don't want to drive in. Can I leave my car there for a weekend? Do I need an Amtrak ticket to do so?

I will be taking the AM train out of Vancouver to Seattle. How does customs work in the Vancouver boarding process? How long does it usually take? Will business class get me any priority through customs? Sorry about all the questions, but I'm just trying to plan things out a bit and can't find...

I am taking this train NYP-Pitt in 2 weeks. Is it worth getting business class on this route? Amtrak is inconsistent in its BC, so how are the amenities on this train? Are there Amfleet 2 for coach? Thanks,

So I am on 3 across Missouri and we've been following a freight the whole way according to our engineer. The delays are mounting. What's up with that? Bnsf is normally so reliable.

So, at the end of December, I will be taking a sleeper trip LAX-FMD on the SWC. Are there any amenities for sleeper pax at LAX like a lounge, redcap, etc? How does boarding work at LAX for sleeper pax? I have taken several Amtrak trips LD trips, but this will be my first time in sleeper class...

Well, I notice that Amtrak made a slight amendment to their refund policy. They didn't change their voucher policy, but for people who want non voucher refunds, a new 10% fee applies. Bummer. Its a lot easier for me to deal with refunds than vouchers, especially if I made a mistake in my initial...

FRA Reform Before you dismiss these as the ramblings of some nobody in the northeast, I've heard these ideas from several of my professional colleagues. Its a real issue among us planners. Now, I know we have railroad men here, and they can dissect this at will whether any of this is a good...

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2011/03/ ... 80692.html The link goes to an AP article The Wisconsin governor is requesting $150million to upgrade the existing Hiawatha service. Details in the news story. What I can't figure out is whether the 2 trainsets are in addition to the 2 talgos on...

So, I'm looking at taking an overnight trip to Gallup, NM and returning the next day to ABQ. This would be a mid august trip (week of 14-20). But Amtrak won't let me book it, no matter what days I choose. They say that the train is sold out! I can't believe the train is sold out all week. I...

So the house GOP has officially proposed their budget today and our worst fears have been relieved. They only propose to cut 224 million $ from amtrak's budget. That is still a higher appropriation that what Amtrak has had in budgets past, so the outlook seems ok for Amtrak.

I've been thinking about the goals of the TIGER program and how it could be a possible funding source for expanded Amtrak services. The example I came up with was the Pioneer restoration: Cost: 400 million, according to Amtrak, serious negotiations can probably reduce this number. 1. TIGER...

So I'm gonna take a holiday trip to Washington DC. Amtrak OMA-CHI costs an arm and a leg, so I'm driving to CHI. Is there any good place to park long-term (read cheap)? I can park at the airports and take transit to Union Station and back, if thats the best option. I'll be gone for 8 days...

Amtrak unveils a new vision for the Northeast A few thoughts: 1. Wow, this type of ambitious thinking seems out of character for Amtrak. This is a step in the right directions for them. 2. The 40 year time frame is probably a nod to the political climate and making the investor seem more...

So, in deeply soul-crushing news, Frank Fraily has obtained the demands UP is wanting for a daily Sunset Limited. 400 million for track upgrades LAX -SAS. And probably 350 million for upgrades SAS-NOL. That's rediculous! It probably stops any hope of a daily Sunset in my lifetime, and I'm 22...

So, according to a story in Train mag, the association of American railroads, which represents all the class 1 railroads in the nation has filed a court challenge against the federal government seeking to overturn PRIAA 08. They say that the guidelines where arbitrary and capricious. This is...

Well, we all know the famous OMA-CBS loophole is dead (RIP). However, I noticed something interesting on amtrak's website. I was trying to book omaha-Minneapolis as a normal routing, and it wouldn't do that routing. DEN-MSP is possible but amtrak will no longer allow you to book anything east of...

So, on the website, and new flash animated conductor has appeared to "be helpful." Now, on the surface this seems like a great idea, but it isn't. It kills the performance of the website :angry: Now, It freezes on me and is barely usable! Why Amtrak? Why??

Well, I am looking at taking VIA rail's Hudson Bay. I know one of our AU members did a blog on his trip on it. Where can I find that trip blog? Thanks!

So flooding risk has become high as the snow melts in Iowa. My parents in 2 weeks are taking the CZ from OMA-CHI on coach. What is the risk for the CZ? Will they detour onto the UP line through northern Iowa (actually that might be cool)? Will they get bustituted or will the train get canceled...

So, in 2 weeks, my friend and I are taking a trip from salt lake city to omaha. Because of the timing of the train, we have to park his car at the station overnight. So, does such parking exist? Does it cost? Is it safe? Thanks!