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  1. pennyk

    My first time in Coach-what can I expect?

    Here is a thread discussing traveling in coach: https://www.amtraktrains.com/threads/amtrak-coach-discussion.84017/
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    Hello

    Welcome to Amtrak Unlimited
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    New member, hello world!

    Welcome to Amtrak Unlimited.
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    Auto Train discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    The last time I took the Auto Train, I did not bring my car. However, my reservation was linked with that of a friend who brought his car. We were in separate rooms and I paid my own way, but I arrived and departed Lorton and Sanford in his vehicle. The logistics of getting to and from the...
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    New Member

    Welcome to Amtrak Unlimited. I cannot answer your questions for all coach restrooms, but I know for a fact that I was in one several years ago and used the hook for my purse (and almost left if there).
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    Brightline Trains Florida discussion 2024 Q1

    Here is one from the Orlando Sentinel (which also may behind a pay wall)...
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    California Zephyr discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    That is my preference also. However, generally, E bedrooms are booked first, D bedrooms are booked next, etc. It is possible on a busy popular train, would will not have your choice of rooms. If the reservation system gave you room B, it is quite possible that no E, D or C bedrooms are...
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    Atlantic Coast (Silver/Palmetto/Carolinian) Service discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    If the train leaves on time and there are not "glitches," breakfast is served around Hollywood, if I remember correctly.
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    New Member, Hey

    Welcome to Amtrak Unlimted.
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    Atlantic Coast (Silver/Palmetto/Carolinian) Service discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    Yes, the only times I did not get dinner on 92 boarding in Orlando is when the train is really late. In fact, the last time I was on 92, I boarded around midnight and there was no dinner.
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    Atlantic Coast (Silver/Palmetto/Carolinian) Service discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    To me Savannah is not a "long" stop, but apparently it is for some. However, it was longer than usual during my last couple of trips.
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    Atlantic Coast (Silver/Palmetto/Carolinian) Service discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    Tampa (Star), Orlando, Jacksonville, Florence (Meteor), Raleigh (Star), Richmond, Washington DC (there may be more, but those are the ones that I can think of off the top of my head).
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    Help with placing a hold on a reservation

    I have placed a week hold on reservations in the past (assuming the trip is not in the near future). I have done this by phoning the AGR number (since I am a member of Amtrak Guest Rewards). If I am unsure if I can make the trip, I ask to place a hold prior to paying. I do not recall the time...
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    New Member taking Amtrak Vacations trip

    Welcome to AU. Just in case you were not aware, Amtrak Vacations is not Amtrak. Amtrak Vacations is a travel agency. Here is a link to a fairly recent Amtrak Vacation thread. https://www.amtraktrains.com/threads/amtrak-vacations.79410/#post-1017897 Some of us, including me, avoid using...
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    Canadian Trip Off Season: Fall or Spring

    I traveled in early December 2011 from Toronto to Vancouver. I chose late fall over early spring because I had heard the weather was likely to be better. I had to travel in off season due to cost. The days were pretty short and there was a lot of snow, but it was beautiful. We were delayed...
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