Hi chaps
Had a few hours to kill before a flight from Boston to Atlanta, so decided to have a quick thrash down to Providence and back, hopefully scoop in a couple of 'Toasters' and sample for the first time the quality of service that the Metroliner provides.
The only 'move' on though, was the 1105 to Providence arriving 1146, then the 1149 return to Boston. So a +3 connection certainly a 'man of steel' move considering I had a flight to catch! So far so good, as the 1105 produced an AEM-7 at the sharp end. Interior of the Amfleet wasnt the greatest, with seat cushions loose, a rather odd smell, and plenty of rattles here and there. Riding at speed though pretty good. Arrival at Providence was on time, then a quick leap (fully laden with luggage, sorry, if that was you I nearly knocked over on the staircase!) over the footbridge to opposite platform to be greated by the arriving 1149. Must have been my lucky day as another AEM-7 produced. The amfleet was in far better condition, no interior rattles, clean, and very smooth riding. Arrival at Boston was on time.
Comparisons with the average Intercity service in the UK??
Certainly more legroom and more comfortable seating.
Seems, that the quality of coach can vary, although this is the case in the UK too.
Staff onboard were more friendly.
Interior rather dingy, although this can be quite relaxing when compared with the bright and garish UK interiors.
Business class seats far superior to 1st class in the UK.
No table seats facing each other though.
Overally, reasonably impressed, although I would have thought a refurb may be needed in the near future.
Out of interest, does anyone know what the line speeds are between Boston and Providence for the Amfleets? Seemed to be around 110-125?
Cheers
Had a few hours to kill before a flight from Boston to Atlanta, so decided to have a quick thrash down to Providence and back, hopefully scoop in a couple of 'Toasters' and sample for the first time the quality of service that the Metroliner provides.
The only 'move' on though, was the 1105 to Providence arriving 1146, then the 1149 return to Boston. So a +3 connection certainly a 'man of steel' move considering I had a flight to catch! So far so good, as the 1105 produced an AEM-7 at the sharp end. Interior of the Amfleet wasnt the greatest, with seat cushions loose, a rather odd smell, and plenty of rattles here and there. Riding at speed though pretty good. Arrival at Providence was on time, then a quick leap (fully laden with luggage, sorry, if that was you I nearly knocked over on the staircase!) over the footbridge to opposite platform to be greated by the arriving 1149. Must have been my lucky day as another AEM-7 produced. The amfleet was in far better condition, no interior rattles, clean, and very smooth riding. Arrival at Boston was on time.
Comparisons with the average Intercity service in the UK??
Certainly more legroom and more comfortable seating.
Seems, that the quality of coach can vary, although this is the case in the UK too.
Staff onboard were more friendly.
Interior rather dingy, although this can be quite relaxing when compared with the bright and garish UK interiors.
Business class seats far superior to 1st class in the UK.
No table seats facing each other though.
Overally, reasonably impressed, although I would have thought a refurb may be needed in the near future.
Out of interest, does anyone know what the line speeds are between Boston and Providence for the Amfleets? Seemed to be around 110-125?
Cheers
