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    Amtrak changed my accommodation

    I booked about a week ago for June 18 Chi-Lax on the Chief. I got the same room you mentioned , room 6 car 330.
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    Northeast Regional discussion

    I fail to see how that is "asking for problems". Not every car is exactly the same.
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    Acela discussion

    That's the only short stretch on the New haven line in in Metro North territory where the commuter trains hit that speed.
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    Long Distance (LD) fleet replacement discussion (2022 - 2024Q1)

    Amtrak has a habit of basically just scrapping older equipment any time they get new equipment. I agree they should rehab the best of the Superliners and use them to augment the new cars for expanded service. Maybe use rehabbed Superliners on the shorter one night runs such as the Capital...
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    Northeast Regional discussion

    It's an Amfllet 1 with half the seats facing forward and the other half facing backwards.
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    Northeast Regional discussion

    Doesn't bother me at all. I often sit backwards in a roomette if the sun is really in my eyes sitting forward. I don't understand why it's such an issue for many. But I also commuted into NYC for years and the commuter trains are set up with half the seats facing backwards so you get used to it...
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    Long Distance (LD) fleet replacement discussion (2022 - 2024Q1)

    I love the Amfleets. Very relaxing feel inside. The lighting is great, they ride OK, still look nice. They've held up really well considering their age and usage. But it is time for replacement.
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    Empire Builder discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    They do that fairly often from Portland to Spokane if they're running late. Happened to me. I wrote a letter and was given a voucher large enough to take a roomette NYP to Miami so I was happy how they handled it.
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    Amtrak Dining and Cafe service 2023 H2

    Traditional dining is back on the Silvers so that statement is incorrect. Amtrak is just dragging their feet on bringing it back to the other Eastern overnights.
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    Amtrak Dining and Cafe service 2023 H2

    I would take a decent roast beef or Italian sub over the flex meals any day.
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    New York Penn Station v3.0

    Well, there's no way you're going to have train tracks running at above ground level through Manhattan.
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    Acela 21 (Avelia Liberty) development, testing and deployment

    They should have just ordered modified versions of the Aero with super deluxe interiors and upgraded amenities, service, etc. The fact that these new Acelas can run 160 MPH for miniscule distances on the NE corridor is a joke. I watch the Acelas crawl through Connecticut at about 60 miles an...
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    Long Distance (LD) fleet replacement discussion (2022 - 2024Q1)

    The Viewliner I's should have a couple more decades in them with decent maintenance and refreshes. Of course Amtrak has shown an incomptence to do that so far. The Viewliner II's are basically new. That's over 75 Viewliner sleepers and crew cars. The dining cars are new. Long distance coaches...
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    Long Distance (LD) fleet replacement discussion (2022 - 2024Q1)

    I don't think current Amtrak management gives a crap about "see level". If they go bilevel it's because of capacity per car IMO.
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