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We booked a "large cabin for 2" on the eastbound Ocean this September. It's difficult to find a layout for this exact Unit "A" (versus the regular cabin for 2). I assume it's larger than the regular cabin given the title, but what is the bed arrangement?

i was browsing NYP-MTR flights on hipmunk.com the other day and noticed that the adirondack came up in the results. the site doesn't appear to show all amtrak routes (KCY-STL), but i just checked NYP-BBY and saw results for regional and acela. the site's blog doesn't mention amtrak integration...

i've seen several unsubstantiated comments that the feds are requiring states who take HSR federal stimulus funds to run the service for some amount of time. i read the HSR portion of the stimulus act and don't recall seeing anything that stipulated this. can anyone provide a written...

anyone going? http://www.midwesthsr.org/events/index.html

Is it technically legal for Amtrak to contract with a commuter rail agency (Metra, Metrolink, RailRunner, Metro-North) to offer an official, ticketed thruway connection? I don't see it anywhere currently -- even though there are plenty of options -- so I assume Amtrak cannot legally offer such a...

a few years ago it seems i read about a pilot or test of electronic ticketing for amtrak, similar to what the airlines have been using for years. anyone know if this is still happening? and when?

i've ridden a lot of amtrak's system lately and am working with the group who's trying to get service expanded in kansas. so, here are my questions and observations about how various states handle their sponsored routes (note: i'm sure a lot of these things are decided by legislatures and DOTs...

i'm planning to upgrade onboard for my entire cross-country trip, except for the empire builder. would love to hear the scoop on what experiences others have had. specifically: - when is a good time to ask the conductor for the upgrade? - what's the lowest you've paid for a roomette? for a...

in the final planning stages of my cross-country rail-only excursion and i've made some edits that are generating some new dilemmas. situation #1: i cut the number of days in LA so i could work in an overnight stop in SLO to visit hearst castle. i really don't want to rent a car. anyone know...

i'm planning a trip in january that has me arriving at penn station on the adirondack around 8 PM and leaving at 11 AM the next day for connecticut. is there a hostel or cheap place to stay near penn station? i don't mind sharing a bath.

i'm trying to get to the west elm furniture store in oak brook (2155 w. 22nd street) and the "el" doesn't go out that far. it appears that the metra commuter trains go out that way, but i can't tell which line to take (or which one is actually closest to the store). we arrive in chicago at...

i'm planning a big cross-country trip on amtrak and have heard a lot of talk about the electrical outlets in the sleepers and coach. does anyone have any pictures of the actual outlets? specifically need the superliner roomette (refurbished or not) for SWC, CS, and EB. i've scoured google images...

from Green Car Congress...