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The fact is, I carried most of my food aboard and was not concerned about meals other than getting supplementary items like milk and whatever snacks I could find for variety. I had no problem with food whether or not they were going to have what I needed UNTIL the train was delayed by over nine...

About the dietary requirements, the Three Rivers train does not have a dining car, only a snack bar with microwave things and some pre-packaged sandwiches. They provide several very satisfactory vegetarian options at the snack bar. However, when they ran out of food, they did not then choose...

Hi, For anyone who is not aware of this, the Three Rivers Train from Chicago to New York that left Chicago on August 11th at about 11 PM was over nine hours delayed by the time it reached Philadelphia. I was on board with my daughter and fortunately was just going home with no consequences for...

I will be on the 41 going out, the 40 returning. The dining situation doesn't sound all that hopeful--not on the vegetarian front, just in general. Is it advisable to bring a packed meal? Also, to address your concern, my daughter has been on SEPTA in Philadelphia and likes train rides very...

Hi, I am a complete novice to Amtrak, but am using it to get from Philadelphia to Chicago and back, just me and my 3-year-old. I am nervous about whether she will sleep or not, and what we can do if she won't! Is there a lounge type car open 24hrs where she wouldn't disturb anyone? Are the...