Recent content by b243923

Totally agree

The last time we were in Sanford, we went exploring and was shocked how big it is and what they have to offer. Before thought it Auto Train was the big deal in town and nothing more to offer. Lots of shopping and places to eat.

I have never seen any food trucks at Lorton Station. As stated above the gift shop has snacks, but very expensive. We always go to the plaza across the road and pickup dinner at the Amazon Store before we go into the station. You can get sandwiches, snacks, pop and they have a small buffet...

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Trains now depart at 5pm not 4pm as stated.

Annual Black Friday Auto Train Sale has started today. Coach seating $39.00 per person instead of $95.00 There are some blackout dates, but I am going January 25th southbound and got a $56.00 credit for my trip.

There has not been dinner in the coach seating for quite a while now. It was removed years before covid, cost savings. We always stop and get sandwiches to bring on the train.

I was referring to Coach Passengers, not sure about sleeping car passengers, I believe it is grab and go also, from the annoucements I heard.

It is currently grab and go breakfast

I just checked with Amtrak and there is no change in seating in coach on the Auto Train. They said seats are assigned at the station when you arrive

What if you booked several months ago, my ticket does not show any seating

The lower level seating is mainly for passengers in wheel chairs and I would not want to deprive one of them a seat by reserving a lower level coach seat.

Amtrak has raised the minimum price for coach seating on the Auto Train. Price increased from $89.00 to $95.00 now

The coach attendant greets you when you get on the train and you never see them in the coach until it is time to depart. They work in the dining car or bar or other duties.

I just rode the Auto Train on Friday March 10th in Coach Seats, Sandford to Lorton. Every time I went to the bathroom area, passengers had left the doors open after using the facilities. I would close the doors to stop them swinging and disturbing the passengers on the bottom level. There was...