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    CHI Legacy Club Closed, Metropolitan Lounge now $25

    "Based on the condition of the candy when I was there in December, I think the same stuff has been there since the lounge was built......" Definitely NOT the case. Candy selection was added last year sometime. And I have seen it replenished by staff. Times I've enjoyed it on many trips through...
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    Las Vegas Amtrak Station Today

    *** Moderators Note: Notice that the prior posts were made in 2014 *** Unfortunately that really cool link to history is dead now. This will guide people to it's content. Some of the photo links are still working...
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    Double TQP Offer Time

    Got this offer last year. Only reason I started riding again and made Select Plus. Was hoping to see it again before we went out East this year - but no go - would have had a shot at Executive for first time if it had enter my inbox. About 3000TQP away from Plus for this year.
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    Points For Completing Survey

    Email address I received this from looked suspicious to me. It also didn't match other survey companies that I have seen or used in past. I received this email several times - deleted it on all occassions. Your choice to fill it out or not. Don't be surprised if something negative happens when...
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    Will dinner be served if I depart from WAS on Silver Meteor?

    Well there is a technicality to that. Food is permitted inside Chicago Metropolitan Lounge - BUT only in front part of check-in lobby - you must eat at seats within that lobby. This is only area where outside food is allowed. Personally I think it should be allowed in seating by food drink...
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    Iowa Pacific - Can It Be Duplicated Elsewhere?

    The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today that, beginning March 1st, the Hoosier State (train nos. 850 and 851) will transition back to utilizing Amtrak equipment" The decision brings an end to an exciting experiment that saw the train run as a joint partnership between Iowa...
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    Amtrak Chicago to St. Louis

    Hint it isn't? Since when? The statue has not changed - Amtrak gets priority - now in reality yes that doesn't take place. But unless you are talking coming into / leaving Chicago for past year freight has NOT been an issue with delays. Yes coming into / leaving those cities I have seen delays...
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    CHI-MKE electrification

    Rick Harnish CrossRail Chicago 2015 MHSRA Spring Meeting video - some elements may have been updated since this presentation. Jeff Sriver Chicago Department of Transportation detailing Chicago Union Station refurbishment future upgrades Video I wasn't at camera so graphs etc aren't zoomed in on.
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    Amtrak Chicago to St. Louis

    "So Amtrak's train schedules are to some extent disrupted by the freight railroad dispatchers having an Amtrak train stopping on a siding so a fright train can pass." Are we still going to keep that misinformation alive? Granted issue is still being debated and passed back and forth...
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    Advice on Subletting Bed From Another Passenger? September Trip/ SWC

    "Agree with others about not seeking to share a sleeping accommodation with a stranger" Granted in a closed room this could cause concern. But in coach you can have a seat to yourself when you fall asleep - but wake up to a stranger sleeping next to you in seat that had been empty. Years ago...
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    Chicago Metro Lounge - Accessible for Business Class?

    "Yep, I arrived in Business Class on a Lincoln Service train and boarded a Hiawatha Service train." In past this has been no issue - done it often in old lounge over years. Haven't used new lounge yet - didn't receive an invite to private showing and haven't traveled through Chicago since it...
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    Double TQP Aug 1 to Sept 23

    "And in the mean time can anybody answer this? Or am I getting another administrative brush off since I'm not part of the click." That comment actually made skimming usual back and forth off topic conversations worth it. I got offered this promotion - have already taken advantage of it and...
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    Best strategy for achieving select plus living in MidWest

    I wasn't replying to your specific situation - just in general. It's a forum that is read by many - others might not be aware of other methods to help them achieve a goal when a less than helpful employee is working a route. For record I can read - was aware of your 10 ticket status. Opinion on...
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    Best strategy for achieving select plus living in MidWest

    "Onboard, Conductors have never upgraded me when I asked" Depends on availability and in some cases the crew - conductor. Some will do the work and others either because it's been a bad day - they don't care etc - don't want to hassle with selling an available upgrade. Keep in mind that you...
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    2 companion 4 upgrade coupons free for the asking

    All coupons are now taken. Only 2 have been used so far. Please remember that these expire next month.
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