Recent content by NECRider

Hello all, I was wondering if the discounts over the summer on Acela and NorthEast Regional trains will happen again over the summer of 2010. Were there any promotions similar to the ones that we had last summer in years past? That $72 for a regional coach from WAS-NYP seems expensive compared...

I know, that for Acela, It is the second Business car in the consist, behind first class. On other routes, I am not sure if this is the case.

I thought I read a few months ago about adding tunnels from New Jersey into Penn, I think they're going to renovate the station as well. Correct me if i'm wrong, though...

Hello, Penn station has luggage storage, it's was something like $5 for the day when I was there 2 weeks ago. I'm pretty sure that you can store your bag in the lounge, which is a clubacela. Because you're in a sleeper, you will have access to the lounge. Hope you have fun on your trip!

Hello All, I just took a trip on Amtrak 2 weeks ago. I didn't use any of my AGR info when booking, but I still would like to recieve the points. But, the problem is that the ticket was in my name, and the AGR account is in my father's name. When I emailed them asking if they could credit the...

My uncle is one of the set grips, so he let me. The work they put into doing a 60 second scene was amaizing

The Phillies. I've come to the conclusion that a mets win is a rare feat

So, I took the Acela express from WAS to NYP on Sunday, August 16th and Sunday, August 23rd. I arrived at Union Station at about 8:00 am to catch the 9:00 out. It was so surreal to see a bustling station so empty. I had a croissant at au bon pain before boarding. The train left on time, and it...

I'm all for advertising, but I'd think riders outside of the NEC would be a bit upset about it. I mean, it's their tax money as well, right?

I thought that Acela was primarily the business-people train. I agree that they should advertise, but maybe put something outside of the NEC.

I've noticed that in the Northeast, Amtrak has a lot of advertising for the Acela Express. I've seen it at Nationals park in D.C. (Baseball), The Rock Creek Park tennis center (Legg Mason tennis Tournament), Citi Field, Yankee Stadium, and Fenway Park. Why is it that a primarily business people...

I'm pretty sure my train is originating a NYP. I also have another question. Will I be able to pick up some breakfast a WAS? On the station's website, it says the store's and the food court open at noon on Sunday. That doesn't sound right, is it?

Generally, does the train come on a set track so that I can get a head start (and a good seat?)

I also planned on chilling in NYC when I arrive, but I will have luggage. Can I store it at Penn for free because I traveled with amtrak that day? Or will I have to pay the $4.50?

Is there any wi-fi available on trains? Sorry for all of the questions :ph34r: