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I apologize in advance if this has been discussed here before. I also wasn't sure where to post this, so Alan or Anthony...move it, or not as you see fit. :D I walked to the nearby CVS today, and when I go there as I often do, I walk past the Silver Palm...a reataurant located in a circa...

This must have been awful for everyone involved. Quite sad. http://www.nbc5.com/family/9787669/detail.html

What is with people???? :angry: http://www.nbc5.com/news/9775618/detail.html

Today I saw a 15 second commercial aimed at the general pubic conerning rail safety. At the end, it is "revealed" that it's Metra that provided the commercial. I'm guessing it's aimed at the silly people who try to beat trains in various ways. In part it's grim footage of mangled bikes, cars...

This will be sort of a departure from the usual topics of conversation here, but I'm going for it! :) It is Amtrak related, though. Has anybody seen the movie "Continental Divide" lately? Unfortunately, it was John Belushi's last movie and was set (and filmed) in part in Chicago. It's from...

It didn't get far today before this unfortunate delay. As was mentioned here in the past, I still find it quite ridiculous how the media reports these accidents...as if the train went crazy and sought out a car to hit or something. Silly. Things like "Train kills 2 in car". How about...

My apologies if this is old news. Posted: Sunday, 13 August 2006 7:50AM New Amtrak Station To Open Monday Bob Roberts Reporting CHICAGO (WBBM) -- Amtrak's Hiawatha service linking Chicago and Milwaukee begins serving a new station in the Racine suburb of Sturtevant Monday - and more...

I just saw a preview blurb on the news. There will be a feature article in this Sunday's Chicago Tribune about a "Railroad Boom". Article will be by Business Reporter Greg Burns. It may be primarily about freight railroads and the economical impact in the Chicagoland area. But there was a...

Do any of you fine folks know what is causing the big time delays on 21/22??? I'm going on a diner training trip Monday. I just checked the OTP both directions for the past 5 days and it looks like it's running an average of around 4 hours late either way!!!! If I recall correctly, it usually...

Hello, group. I posted this in the moved "Lake Shore Limited Trip" thread, but worry it may be lost there, so I'm reposting here since I feel it's an important topic. Excellent suggestion! (Calling to report lousy crew members.) Please folks...call Amtrak to report bad service...and spread the...

Hello!! I'm hoping one of you rail geniuses can point me to a link of a document. Looks to me like some sort of DOT-IG thing. I have copied and pasted a key part of it that was quoted here in a previous posting. I'd like to read the entire document if it's available. Here's the quote...

Hello, group. I received a call earlier today. I'm recalled as of tomorrow! I was about as shocked as I was when furloughed. Not from the call itself, but it's much earlier then I expected. It seems this is a result of the Whitefish jobs going up for bid today. So for those of you...

Here is a story I stumbled across from the Detroit Free Press. My apologies if it may have already been discussed. To my dismay, there is mention of the possibility of 2 of the 3 Michigan trains being discontinued come August. Just more reason that maybe I should get out now...

As promised, I am reporting on the union meeting I attended. I am a member of the Dining Car Employees Union Local 43 here in Chicago. Unfortunately, I don't have much to report! I believe they said it was the best turnout they've ever had. I think 50-60 members showed up. I was expecting...

Wow. I JUST got a call from a train manager in NOL. A personal invitation of sorts to come work there. I am aware that they're in need of help there and had considered it for a second. Guess I should give it some more serious thought. She even said I could likely hold a regular job as...

Hello, all. As I previously mentioned, I am a new employee presently on furlough. During this time, I would like to take advantage of the opportunity for a short trip. I am considering a weekend trip to Kansas City via 3/4. My question is...what have you found to be the best way to make a...

Howdy, all. I've been lurking here for awhile and decided to finally join the conversation. It's quite an informative forum! The topic of furloughs came up in another thread. I am in search of information or commentary...if anybody has any. I am a new LSA in Chicago. I finished my...