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  1. Northeastern292

    Former Amtrak CEO Joe Boardman Dies at Age 70

    I'd like a source on this too. If so, a terrible loss. But I hope that the Mark Twain quote is true in this case.
  2. Northeastern292

    What states are the least/most friendly to Amtrak and passenger rail?

    Not going to completely disagree, but there's more we could be doing. New equipment, a new Livingston Avenue bridge, a new EIS...
  3. Northeastern292

    What states are the least/most friendly to Amtrak and passenger rail?

    Begrudgingly though. We're not getting creative like California and North Carolina have.
  4. Northeastern292

    Amtrak's New "Fresh Choices" Dining on CL & LSL

    Very disappointed. I remember my first LD trip and having the French toast while crossing Indiana on the Capitol Limited. I hope this move backfires. Sent from my Moto Z2 Play using Amtrak Forum mobile app
  5. Northeastern292

    Richard Anderson replacing Wick Moorman as Amtrak CEO

    Another thing that needs to be worked on. Sent from my Moto Z2 Play using Amtrak Forum mobile app
  6. Northeastern292

    Emp Serv to GCT, LSL NYP Suspended, Other NYP Changes 2018

    Gotcha. It still boggles my mind that Amtrak turns trains in DC and Boston, despite both being stub-end terminals for the most part (less so DC, with the through tracks for the trains to the South). Sent from my Moto Z2 Play using Amtrak Forum mobile app
  7. Northeastern292

    Emp Serv to GCT, LSL NYP Suspended, Other NYP Changes 2018

    And with Amtrak having to do push-pull into GCT, not having that is going to be an issue. I don't know the mechanics, but how hard would it to make the entire Amtrak fleet 100% push-pull compatible? Sent from my Moto Z2 Play using Amtrak Forum mobile app
  8. Northeastern292

    Richard Anderson replacing Wick Moorman as Amtrak CEO

    I've recently come out strongly in favor of liability reform. No other country I think has the liability laws we have. Even using the toilet is a liability. Sent from my Moto Z2 Play using Amtrak Forum mobile app
  9. Northeastern292

    Richard Anderson replacing Wick Moorman as Amtrak CEO

    I remember! Sent from my Moto Z2 Play using Amtrak Forum mobile app
  10. Northeastern292

    Richard Anderson replacing Wick Moorman as Amtrak CEO

    I won't lie and I'll admit that I've fallen in love with the late British Rail as of recent. Dull product, but it went just about everywhere.* *Not counting the Beeching Axe, of course. Sent from my Moto Z2 Play using Amtrak Forum mobile app
  11. Northeastern292

    Richard Anderson replacing Wick Moorman as Amtrak CEO

    A fair argument. When I rode the Ocean back in 2015, the food was well prepared and despite the shortcomings of the Renaissance cars, it was a wonderful ride both ways. The Park car used that October had a clean but a tired interior. I guess my concerns is getting rid of PV's, charters, etc...
  12. Northeastern292

    Richard Anderson replacing Wick Moorman as Amtrak CEO

    I guess, but I just worry that Amtrak will turn into another VIA Rail Canada. Sent from my Moto Z2 Play using Amtrak Forum mobile app
  13. Northeastern292

    Amtrak is not an airline. ..

    Exactly. Amtrak doesn't have the speed advantage that the airlines have (except for NYP north and south, CHI-MKE/STL and LAX-SAN) so Amtrak's way of competing should be through a far better product than what the airlines can offer in those segments. One way is through free bags and comfier...
  14. Northeastern292

    Emp Serv to GCT, LSL NYP Suspended, Other NYP Changes 2018

    By reading the press release, it looks as if everything except the Lake Shore Limited will run as through trains. As for the self-transfer, there's nothing wrong with it, passengers on the Downeaster do it all the time! Sent from my Moto Z2 Play using Amtrak Forum mobile app
  15. Northeastern292

    Richard Anderson replacing Wick Moorman as Amtrak CEO

    Fair enough. Sent from my Moto Z2 Play using Amtrak Forum mobile app
  16. Northeastern292

    Amtrak is not an airline. ..

    Let's agree to disagree on the baggage deal. Sent from my Moto Z2 Play using Amtrak Forum mobile app
  17. Northeastern292

    Richard Anderson replacing Wick Moorman as Amtrak CEO

    One of my biggest problems is that Amtrak can't have the luxury of operating as a utility. It needs to operate as a business.... Some parts of the status quo I actually like, for instance free bags and unassigned seats. Others, like the drab Amfleets I've come to find dull. The fact is is that...
  18. Northeastern292

    Amtrak is not an airline. ..

    There's a reason I fly Southwest when I get the opportunity. It's like flying Amtrak. Sent from my Moto Z2 Play using Amtrak Forum mobile app
  19. Northeastern292

    Richard Anderson replacing Wick Moorman as Amtrak CEO

    I guess, but unassigned seating, free bags, the occasional appearance of a PV, those things help add to the charm of Amtrak. I don't want my ride on Amtrak to be like an airline. And I don't trust Richard Anderson. I really don't. Sent from my Moto Z2 Play using Amtrak Forum mobile app
  20. Northeastern292

    Richard Anderson replacing Wick Moorman as Amtrak CEO

    You think he has some redeeming qualities? Sent from my Moto Z2 Play using Amtrak Forum mobile app
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