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    AGR Credit Card change (October 2022)

    Ah ha. Did not see that you cant go onto the website till 10/23. This should be interesting. I have both guest rewards cards and one replacement came today. Hm... I hope I can figure out which is which. the one I got today doesn't look "platinum" but I don't even know if platinum exists...
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    Empire Builder accident (9/25/21)

    Thanks for this post. I too get a bit frustrated by use of jargon by serious railfans that more casual riders like me don't understand. Sometimes it would be helpful and more inclusive to explain the jargon. Thank you to those who have responded to the original question about the switches
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    What happened to "you can pay with points and cash" deal when they put in the de-valuation

    I could swear that one of the "benefits" touted in the great de-valuation of rewards when they switched over and got rid of the zone system, was that you could now pay with points and money if you didn't have enough points. Am I missing something???? I tried to book a trip on Autotrain and...
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    Can I use points + dollars on autotrain

    gee, thanks for the quick answer. I remember that amtrak promoted "you can use points and cash" under the new scheme. I saw it on an old webpage earlier. Appreciate your suggestion but I'll probably pay cash and bank the points.....the price of buying more points, at least the amount I...
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    Can I use points + dollars on autotrain

    I thought when Amtrak guest rewards went to the "new system" one could book a train with points and money if you don't have enough points to cover. I"m trying to book online I used both the mobile app and desktop. I clicked points......a dialog box came up saying "you don't have enough points...
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    Waiting room for Autotrain Sanford

    first time heading North, got to get out of Florida to be near my Healthcare providers just in case I'm petrified about waiting in crowded room w hundreds of other "high risk" passengers..(Im 65..at the low end of high.!) My trip down from Lorton in Jan was late so conditions in wait room were...
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    Points refund, using points on mobile app

    1. I cancelled sleeper ride 2 days before departure, I should get my points back less a penalty, right? how long till they get posted? not showing on acct yet (4 days) 2. I can't figure out how to book with points on android app. can you? or do you have to use desktop site or phone? TX
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    2nd AGR credit card? Bonus points again?

    Got the "World Card" when BOA took over. I rarely pay for amtrak tix, so the 3x pts are worthless, i buy a ton w the card, stay @partners etc to rack up points. Can I also apply for the Platinum card and get another 12k points? I can sure use them If yes, why should I keep paying 78.00 annual...
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    Amfleet I Interior Refresh

    Well, I sat in what I guess was a refurbished car today, 176 from NYP to BOS. Good news was that I felt the seat was more comfortable in the fake leather, like a car seat. And clean, partly being new, but probably easier to maintain. Otherwise, no big deal. The basket on the seat in front was...
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    Luggage storage at Boston South Station

    Correct. No baggage room, check with red caps OR go to top floor of the bus terminal(next to south station) where they will check bags. Please google or call to find prices
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    Penn Station Redcaps

    Yup. After years of transfers and departures in the crowded, claustrophobic Penn station, I ventured west and was amazed at the wide platforms in Chicago Union Station. I felt like a king riding on the luggage cart. I also have mobility problems. At least at NYP the distances are shorter from...
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    Here's how Amtrak compares China's bullet train

    I think Railiners point is that if there was an outcry from the voters to pour resources into a rail system, our elected leaders would do it. We've had virtually an even split between parties in charge over the last 50 years. Rail is not and will never be a priority, except in the NEC where...
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    Seat Hogs in Sightseer Car

    Amtrak staff cannot monitor and enforce common courtesy. They can at least have a sensible policy and signage to educate the pax. Like, " we do not have enough seats in this car for all passengers so please only remain here while viewing scenery. Seats cannot be reserved for others or while...
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    Discontinued Ammenities

    The decline in SCA service in the 20 years I've been taking sleepers is pathetic. If they don't help with baggage or bedding why do they have jobs? Both are in the SCA handbook or whatever describes their duties. The last few trips I've had to beg for help with the baggage, i have a disability...
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    Refused Red Cap boarding because I'm not old or disabled

    The Red Cap incident is bizarre. There's no requirement to be old or disabled or even have a heavy suitcase. I've used the service in NYP BOS and CHI. If anything the Redcaps are eager to pile up their carts to the max and putting on one small piece of baggage is easy and the same tip as a large...
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    Trump and Amtrak/Budget cutting funding

    I love it. Passenger rail has been a losing proposition for over 50 years. Ever hear if a concept called Utilitarianism? Do the greatest good for the greatest number. Don't blame Trump for the fact that a tiny fraction of the population use LD service. Or the losses. Come up with false...
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    High speed train travel on the Northeast Corridor

    That would be true high speed.
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    High speed train travel on the Northeast Corridor

    True high speed will never ever happen. Need new right of ways. Can't have 200 or even 150mph trains sharing tracks with slow amtrak and commuter rails Metro North. Even if taxpapers voted billions, you have NIMBY. Look at what's happening in Connecticut where wealth towns don't want a bypass...
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    Many questions from a foreigner !

    Globetraveller, You may have heard that long distance trains in the USA are not one of our strengths. As I do not fly, I have travelled most of the ld routes. I would consider flying to Chicago from NY. that part of the trip by train is an overnight, has some good scenery but not spectacular...
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    Survey: Tipping on Amtrak

    As everyone knows, NYP is the pit of all stations, a hot, crowded crush of humanity, tiny escalators, nowhere to queue up, on and on.(yeah, supposedly Moynihan Train Hall will get done someday). Get a Red Cap; most look like retired linebackers, they push through the crowd to the escalator...
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