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  1. J

    Acela 21 (Avelia Liberty) development, testing and deployment

    I am responding to the last 2 pages of discussion. Yes, because the platforms are high level, any bi-level trains needs a mid-level height zone like the commuter rail stock. That in turn makes it trivial to connect a bi-level car ro a single level car - MBTA does it every day To add capacity...
  2. J

    Acela 21 (Avelia Liberty) development, testing and deployment

    I think the obvious answer to the ADA issue is have a mixed trainset. First 3 cars, bi level. Center three cars, including cafe and business, single level. Rear 3 cars, bi level. That gives wheelchair customers 3 cars with full access to restrooms, cafe car, and multiple seating locations.
  3. J

    Siemens Caltrans/IDOT Venture design, engineering, testing and delivery (2012-2024)

    Does anyone know if the Venture set runs consistently on one of the frequencies? Will be in Fresno and would like to grab some photos of it. Also, do they still have a 5 minute smoke break in Fresno where one might be able to jump in and off quickly?
  4. J

    Amtrak Cafe service, vending machines etc. discussion

    Im confused, were these free?
  5. J

    Siemens Caltrans/IDOT Venture design, engineering, testing and delivery (2012-2024)

    Laptop hard drivers are the same old tech theyve always been that can be destroyed by magnets easily. Cell phones have never used those.
  6. J

    Virginia service expansion

    Great to see. The times arent perfect, but they are useful. Having it start before the VT semester is great and very important. Now onto a 3rd daily train!
  7. J

    Successful intercity trains with no food service

    But the entire trip might be longer, with no food available at the transfer point. IE, someone night take a 90 minute bus from Oakhurst to Fresno Amtrak, board the train, ride two hours to Bakersfield, board the Amtrak bus, and ride 2 hours to LA. Theyre "only" on the train for 2 hours - but...
  8. J

    Virginia service expansion

    Is it fair to assume the secnd Roanoke train wont happen before July at this point?
  9. J

    Virginia service expansion

    Is it likely to start with a regular schedule change on the NEC? And if so, when are those planned?
  10. J

    Siemens Caltrans/IDOT Venture design, engineering, testing and delivery (2012-2024)

    My concern is recline and cushion, which is where my comparison lies. While I havent been on this train yet, the pictures have me worried.
  11. J

    Virginia service expansion

    Is there an indication of when the second Roanoke train would start?
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    Siemens Caltrans/IDOT Venture design, engineering, testing and delivery (2012-2024)

    I admit I didnt fly Spirit, but I did fly Allegiant a couple of years ago on a 2.5 hour flight, and it was horrendous. Based on that trip alone, I will never fly them again for anything longer than 90 minutes. I dont understand why Amtrak would want to put themselves in a similar competitive...
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    Siemens Caltrans/IDOT Venture design, engineering, testing and delivery (2012-2024)

    Yeah the comfort looks poor. Ok for a commuter railroad, not so good for some 6+ hour routes these trains will be on (Bakersfield to Oakland). The removed width is necessary for ADA, so thats fine, but the padding looks to be as thin as Spirit and the recline just as poor.
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    Worst Amtrak Station?

    Fun fact about Texarkana. The county it is in (Miiller County) has the lowest covid vaccination rate in the country, at 13% as of October 11,
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