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Yes, the switch off the New London and Willimantic route happened when the Montrealer was replaced by the Vermonter in April 1995. After...

Didn't the Montrealer come up from New London and totally skip Springfield during the last days of its run?

The German government has passed various measures attracting additional passengers through ultra low fare offers, largely against the...

So much for the "all-weather mode" of transportation, that the railroads in general boasted about, back in the early to mid twentieth...

That makes sense, although would likely rekindle the Boston North Station vs. South Station debate when it came to connections and...

I haven't stayed there myself, but hope to: the Stonehouse B&B in Harpers Ferry gets fine reviews and is an easy walk from the Amtrak...

I'd like to see more suggestions as to hotels near "minor" Amtrak stations, too. The hubby and I have reserved a room at the Home 2...

More of those inflammatory headlines - "Amtrak train slams into SUV".:rolleyes:

An excellent assessment. Some airlines just don't go where you need to go or are more expensive on a given route. Loyalty programs and...

There are differences but most examples are not going to be obvious or meaningful on a random basic coach flight. Delta has the best...

I'm speculating, but given the layovers in the station, most passengers would be able to go ahead and board their trains. 1999 photo

To be honest there isn’t much difference, it mostly comes down to personal preference and location. For example, Delta offers personal...

I don't think it's an official Metropolitan Lounge but there is an area for sleeper passengers called the Magnolia Room IIRC.

Always wondered why they didn't erect a simple umbrella shed to protect the passengers from the elements... 🤔

The Amfleet I's were a means to quickly introduce a much needed fleet of modern coaches to the Amtrak system. They were quick to get...