crescent-zephyr
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Alaska Railroad has two classes, which have different dining facilities. Did you travel first class or "Adventure Class" (which is what they call coach)? Also, don't they have some trains where the on-board service is run by cruise lines and such?
I would think the experience of the Alaska Railroad would be highly relevant, as they are a publicly-owned entity (owned by the State of Alaska), just like Amtrak and VIA. Looking at the financials of their food service might be illuminating. On the other hand, their website just says that they have dining service on some of the trains, it doesn't provide menus, and I've never heard anybody review the food.
https://www.alaskarailroad.com/travel-planning/onboard-experience/dining
During the summer there is Gold Star Service but during the winter it’s all one class. Gold star, Cafe, and Winter Service menus are available at the link above.
Here is a link to an article about the executive chef, she explains the menu and how many items are cooked in Anchorage and reheated on the train. (She would probably do wonder for Amtrak, the menus look quite good but still very simple).
https://www.anchoragepress.com/food...cle_4d310e28-6e62-11e7-8099-272a87705bb7.html