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Is there a plan to also remove the dining on the western trains? Yes, that would ruin those routes as well! I have done the CZ from Chicago to Glenwood Springs and Denver a couple times and the EB from Chicago to Fargo only. Obviously much more to see when I get around to it. I just hope...

I am as big a fan as anyone out there of Amtrak. I've been working outside the country for the last 3 years and not following Amtrak updates. I was thinking of booking 2 sleepers for myself and my family on the Capitol Limited. It would have been the first sleeper experience for two members...

I see. The USA, the richest country in the world, can't afford modern trains. Kind of like the USA can't afford to insure every citizen. But China can afford to have 2/3 of the world's HSR and the most-used system. And numerous other countries can insure all their people. Pathetic!

I recently read an article about China's HSR, which is the most extensive in the world, and which has been built up insanely fast over the last decade or so. One of the points of the article is that China views HSR as part of their security, because it allows troops to be deployed anywhere in...

A very old discussion, but came across this, and it gave me a chuckle... http://digitalcollections.library.cmu.edu/awweb/awarchive?type=file&item=608838

Is it possible to use my 1-class upgrade coupon to upgrade a trip I bought with points (acela business--first)?

I just cancelled my AGR world card because I didn't want to pay the fee for the coming year. Now I learned there is another card without an annual fee. Is there any waiting period between cancelling one card and getting another? Will they count it against me that I just cancelled the card? I...

Tomorrow I will arrive at EWR from overseas. I plan to redeem points to take the train from there to BAL. I don't have the ticket now. I need to redeem it after I land, because there is always a chance of a delay, etc. 1. Can we we still redeem points by phone or just online? 2. I don't...

We're planning a trip next month on the Cardinal from BAL to CIN. This is our first time on this route. I'm using AGR (as usual) for the trip and assumed I would get a roomette, because the difference between that and business isn't significant. But then I started reading about business and...

Finally had a chance to reply to my original post and say that on my recent trip from DEN to ATL the meals on the Crescent were decent, the meals on the Capitol Ltd. were very good (steak about as good as what you'd make at home), and the meals on the CZ were TERRIBLE...again. The oatmeal at...

Any recommendations for a nice bar within walking distance (let's say half a mile or so) of Chicago Union Station? I see there's a place inside (Junction), but am wondering if there's anywhere outside that you liked. It would be nice to stretch our legs a bit and then kill some time on our...

Thank you for the bell. It's been a while since I won a prize!

Great to read! And getting me pumped for my upcoming trip! Met so many great people on the train. Looking forward to meeting more.

It doesn't have to be that expensive. Let's get back to the Philly example. I can watch the person in the cart make bacon, eggs, and toast in front of me on the tiniest griddle. It tastes great and costs maybe 3.50 for a blt or similar. I can get a lot of other great stuff for $5 or less. I...

I booked this with points, so didn't pay a dime. Are you saying I can pay the difference to upgrade for a portion of the trip?

The way we're scheduled now only allows the capitol limited CHI-WAS. We'd have to change the day to take the cardinal. Oh, well. I'm hoping to take that train one of these days.

Doesn't dispute my point. Set up a small kitchen in NYP or wherever along the route to do the prep. Then load up the train and do it. I think the real excuse must be poor funding combined with bureaucratic nonsense. Either way, no real excuse. They did it in the past (before I had a chance...

I read part of another discussion about french toast. Why can't Amtrak have great food that is made totally fresh? I said a while back if the food trucks in Philly can make fresh food, why can't Amtrak? It's pathetic. And I say that as someone who loves trains and supports amtrak.

Getting excited as we prep for our trip in another week and a half from DEN to ATL. I was looking at the menus, and it looks like they are all exactly the same. So is there absolutely NO difference in what's being offered on the three trains we'll take? Next, what are your insider scoops for...

thanks...exactly where I am.