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Why not make this your quit-smoking trip? You can do it.

Although I don't have an upcoming trip I like to check the train statuses at the Amtrak Location site. Some trains are running smoothly, others, well, not so smooth. When a train is really running late the cause of the delay usually occurs at just one stretch. Wouldn't it be nice to see the...

All of our cross-country train routes offer gorgeous views of the country. We all have our favorites, but for me, the #2 Sunset Limited from Los Angeles to New Orleans is magic. We leave our beautiful Grand Union Station at 10 pm. The lounge is open. Around breakfast time we stop in Tucson for a...

I miss the tail-end lounge cars and their narrow stairways up to the dome seating. Those (dome) cars are still being used in Canada. Ride them while you still can.

The LA (west) bound #1 arrives on schedule at Union Station at the crack of dawn, usually even earlier. The east bound #2 is nearly always at least 2 hours late at night into New Orleans. Too bad it can't be the other way around. Go figure.

Is this GOP administration is dead set on eliminating programs that service quality of life systems? Do they want to defund Amtrak altogether?

When I was a child, back in the 40s, I recall seeing a trolley car line between the two cities.

What a wonderful adventure. I've ridden all of these trains, but to imagine doing them in sequence is mind-blowing. There is scenery all the way, but the Sunset Limited from Los Angeles to New Orleans is my favorite. From arid desert, through historic West, through the bayous, and over the...

Long distance trains are always an adventure. We know that. We expect that. We plan for that. It's always best for our peace of mind to move away from disgruntled-looking people who keep looking at their watches. But, seriously, can't the information of expected delays be given to us in...

Wouldn't it be nice to have an Amtrak site that provides current and accurate info about delayed and "service disruption" messages?

Enjoy your luxury trip. Have fun and avoid anyone who keeps glancing at the time of day.

I love the Sunset Limited. Riding from Los Angeles to New Orleans takes you through the magnificent deserts of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas before rolling into the Cajun country and the moss-laden trees above the swamps and swamp critters. Both of these climates are hostile to a comfortable...

Whatever happened, it was between Palm Springs and Yuma. I feel badly for the passengers on their way to New Orleans. Does anyone have any idea of what happened?

How can one find out more details about a train when it is stopped and described as "service disruption"? I sometimes track the location of various trains on the Amtrak/VIA Real Time map. The Sunset Limited (Train 1 and Train 2) happens to be my favorite. These last two days have shown trains 1...

The food looks great, but for atmosphere and location... you can't beat location, location, location.

Flying is for the birds.

The GOP has tried for years to kill Amtrak. It looks more and more like they will finally succeed.

I rode the Eurostar recently. The average speed is 186 mph.

Hi all, I used to use my Chase credit card to rack up Amtrak points, but that amenity is now only available with a Bank of America credit card. I'm thinking of changing cards in order to get Amtrak points again. Question: Which is cheaper, buying points and applying them or just buying the...

In New Orleans, the most northern Caribbean city, the French Quarter has plenty of small historic hotels such as the Cornstalk, Andrew Jackson, and Place d'Armes. The Bourbon Orleans is my favorite large reasonable priced luxury hotel. Also check out the Royal Sonesta. If you're looking for...