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I see a lot of bellowing here about the blowing of horns because it is a federal regulation. I get that, and I understand why it can be a good idea. But what about countries, say, in Europe that don't seem to be as obsessed about this rule as much as we do? I don't have a lot of experience...

Recently, I had a marvelous trip in roomettes from DEN-CHI-WAS-NYP. When I completed the CL leg of the trip, I noticed that I might be able to catch one of the earlier Regionals to NYP instead of the one on which I was ticketed. A young, uniformed man at WAS Union Station said sure I could get...

Well, Jim, that is reassuring if I miss my connection in CHI to the Capitol Limited. My departure from Denver would be my real concern due to my circumstance of living a considerable distance from Denver. In order to make an on-time departure from Denver, I have to travel about 90 minutes by...

Will be on the Zephyr eastbound from Denver Thursday evening. I realize the chances are slim (tell me they're slim), but what if we have a repeat of this event? What is Amtrak's obligation to its sleeper passengers, actually all of its passengers, if there is a lengthy delay? Meal(s)...

Alright, let me play devil's advocate for a moment. Suppose in my second call to Amtrak I had requested an e-voucher and then said, oh, btw you can apply that to the same itinerary at the lower advertised fare and bank the remaining $65 to be applied to future Amtrak travel? Am I getting too...

Operating on the principle that there are no stupid questions........here's mine: I recently paid for travel in a roomette from DEN-NYP. When doing so, I confirmed with the agent assisting me that Amtrak would refund any difference in fare if I subsequently found a lower fare for the same...