Recent content by HammerJack

Amtrak was able to squeeze some extra runs into the timetable, but I’m curious how they did it. Without using HHP8s, met cab cars, or running a motor on each end, you still need to accomplish some switching at NYP or WAS. At NYP and WAS lower level, running the engine around the consist would...

So what’s up with the 1/18 cancellations? Definitely not weather related, it’s not even that cold out. Has to be something else.

Anyone notice the Chief has really been struggling on the Transcon, specifically between Needles and Albuquerque? Seems like it’s always losing 1-3 hours.

Really feels like Amtrak can’t get anything right with dining.

It’s nice to see coach passengers in the diner again, but I hope the current situation is just a rollout introduction. Why can’t pricing be based on the menu item? I recall spending $10ish on the continental breakfast that more than filled me up. Now we’re laying down $20 regardless if I get...

28 had the Lounge, Coach, Sleeper; Dorm. There are bedrooms in the Sleeper.

apparently PTC didn’t load, and a P42 ended up leading

I would think # of people refusing to ride if there was no mandate > # of people refusing to ride while there is a mandate. Just my guess. If Amtrak were to remove the mandate tomorrow, I'd guess a lot of people would cancel.

Update on this: The sales rep gave me a different reservation for the connection to #30 in Chicago, but added a note to my #8 reservation that indicated a protected connection to #30 in Chicago. She said it will hold up if the connection is missed.

Great news!

There is still a lot of “if we” or “may” verbiage in these statements, so it may end up that nothing gets cut. Still, it’s not a great look for Amtrak considering the bill that just passed. Here’s a bunch of taypayer money, and the first thing that happens are service cuts.

Im booked on the Empire Builder out of Seattle on 1/12 (Wednesday), which is one of the “off” days when it ran on tri-weekly schedules. What do you all think: am I safe or at risk of a cancellation?

Do the Cardinal! It's a cool little train that has a little bit of everything! A high speed sprint down the Northeast Corridor, rough rails on a short line, mountain railroading through a river gorge, and cutting through the farmlands in the Midwest. It's a great ride.

Quick question: I have a roomette booked on a Superliner, and I'd like to change the roomette I'm booked in; I'd like to try the bottom level for something different. I called to change the room, but the sales rep said there would be an increase in price, since the sales are going for a higher...

The Sunset is notorious for it’s schedule padding, and failure to still keep time. Awhile ago, UP and Amtrak struck a deal to rewrite the Sunset’s schedules, adding literal hours of padding in exchange for better time keeping. The result? UP just gobbled up the padding lol. The layover in San...