"Big" Announcement Tomorrow (10/14)

[Ryan]

We have a BIG announcement coming tomorrow. Check back to see what it is. We can't wait to share!

Looks like ALX?

I'll start the guessing by saying either:

a) Record FY13 Ridership (most likely)

b) Virginia service enhancements (most hopeful)

 

[NorthCoastHiawatha]

My guess would be a Hoosier State agreement.

 

[FriskyFL]

Sunset East & Desert Wind restored.

 

[BrianPR3]

When the ACS will debut? or a new route creation?

Sunset East & Desert Wind restored.

sunset east of new orleans restoration?

 

[Barciur]

That would be really big.

 

[Acela150]

Last big announcement that had to do with Amtrak turned out to be a letter.. My expectations are low..

 

[MattW]

They're going to announce that Amtrak didn't shutdown for the shutdown?

 

[The Davy Crockett]

Sure does look like ALX.

So a BIG announcement having to do with ALX? :unsure: ALX is the biggest little station in the Amtrak network? :huh: ALX is the best and coolest station in the Amtrak network? The Beech Grove shops are moving to ALX? It has been discovered that George Washington rode Amtrak to Philadelphia to participate in the Continental Congress where he then took command of the Continental Army before riding Amtrak to Boston? hboy: Okay, maybe not the last one... :lol:

 

[jebr]

The 2015 AU Gathering will be in ALX?

 

[SarahZ]

The 2015 AU Gathering will be in ALX?

That would be neat. I haven't been to VA in many years.

I think it's going to be the ridership announcement.

 

[afigg]

Amtrak has previewed several big announcements on Facebook over the several years, all of which turned out to be rather underwhelming as I recall. A search for the most recent one turns up that it was about the roll-out of the All Aboard Amtrak blog. Ok that's nice, but not exactly major news.

Would not read anything into the photo being of the Alexandria station either. Could be just an available stock photo of people boarding an Amtrak train.

With the -1.9% decline in system ridership for the month of September, don't know if Amtrak will make a big fuss about another record breaking year besides just putting out a news release.

 

[GG-1]

Aloha

Better not show that picture to those that think "Nobody Rides Trains"

 

[Acela150]

Aloha

Better not show that picture to those that think "Nobody Rides Trains"

Sorry Eric, it is. But let's put it this way. At least 30 Million nobodies ride the train!

 

[CHamilton]

Uhhh...

Amtrak11 hours ago

Calling all foodies! We’ve teamed up with Cooking Channel and My Grandmother’s Ravioli to create a memorable family adventure! Enter today: http://bit.ly/14ZOlQx #AmtrakEats

 

[The Davy Crockett]

Uhhh...

Amtrak11 hours ago

Calling all foodies! We’ve teamed up with Cooking Channel and My Grandmother’s Ravioli to create a memorable family adventure! Enter today: http://bit.ly/14ZOlQx #AmtrakEats

Charlie,

Your Grandmother lives in Alexandria? Dang, she could be that crazy Italian woman who lives down the road form me.

And I'll bet your Grandpa lives in Glenview next to the tracks and you'll be paying him a visit later this week! :giggle:

 

[Shanghai]

It's October 14th, where's the announcement??

 

[the_traveler]

See post #14.

 

[AmtrakBlue]

I already entered the contest...2 or 3 days ago.

Just happened to see it on Amtrak.com when I was browsing the page for one of my trains.

 

[Ryan]

That was on Facebook a few days ago, don't think that's it.

 

[AmtrakBlue]

Another fall foliage weekend?

 

[jis]

31.6 million

http://blog.amtrak.com/2013/10/record-year/31_million_11_banner_fb-timeline-pic-2/

Compared to 31.2 million in 2012.

 

[SarahZ]

They used that stock photo in their ridership report last year. That was my clue.

Hooray for ridership!

 

[MiRider]

31 million

http://blog.amtrak.com/2013/10/record-year/31_million_11_banner_fb-timeline-pic-2/

Not just a ridership announcement - another nice contest.

Submit your #AmtrakStories at AmtrakStories.com, and we'll share the best ones here on our blog. Oh, did we mention, we'll also give away a $100 travel voucher everyday to the best Amtrak story? Plus, one grand-prize winner gets an Amtrak Vacation pack for two at the end of our 31-day celebration!

 

[PaulM]

It looks like the Hermann, MO station during Octoberfest. minus the coolers of course

 

[rrdude]

Sure does look like ALX.

So a BIG announcement having to do with ALX? :unsure: ALX is the biggest little station in the Amtrak network? :huh: ALX is the best and coolest station in the Amtrak network? The Beech Grove shops are moving to ALX? It has been discovered that George Washington rode Amtrak to Philadelphia to participate in the Continental Congress where he then took command of the Continental Army before riding Amtrak to Boston? hboy: Okay, maybe not the last one... :lol:

So, no "Homer" predjudice here, at all? btw, what is the station you board/deTrain at most frequently?