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    Texas Eagle discussion

    We rode about 2 weeks ago. They started serving dinner (traditional) at 7:30 with no reservation needed.
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    Amtrak Metropolitan Lounges

    Recently rode the SL from LAX to Houston. While dining and visiting with other diners during the trip, we found 4 individuals who got on in LAX, had sleeper tickets, and had no idea there was a Metropolitan Lounge. I went to the website and looked at "Features" under the LAX station. It does...
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    Long Distance (LD) fleet replacement RFP discussion

    I agree. As long as you have the budget and have the opportunity to order what cars are wanted by Amtrak customers, why not do so on all long distance trains? An additional lounge and diner could be attached/detached to the semi-permanent consist in San Antonio and stored for the next day's...
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    Sunset Limited discussion

    Need to confirm if dinner is served on #2 leaving LAX at 7PM Thanks
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    Sunset Limited discussion

    Last Saturday "Train Status" (Amtrak's website train #1) said there was going to be a long delay due to a vehicle incident at a crossing. Location was just outside Vinton, LA. I have not been able to find any mention of the accident.
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    Sunset Limited discussion

    I couldn't find anything about it but did the SL hit a vehicle stuck on the tracks near Vinton, LA yesterday afternoon?
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    Sunset Limited discussion

    It appears that recently at least one consist of the SL has an additional coach added from LAX to NOL. Maybe Beech Grove is actually getting some cars back on the tracks. The SL needs another sleeper or transition sleeper asap.
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    Long Distance (LD) fleet replacement discussion (2022 - 2024Q1)

    This proposal makes the most sense, which means it most likely will not be instituted. To have an entire fleet which is interchangeable between all LD trains (i.e. Southwest Airlines with all 737s), interchangeable parts for maintenance, add or subtract cars based on demand, enough room for...
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    Amtrak website issues

    When I try to open Track Your Train I get "Internal Error" (No Exception to Report) with a bunch of other computer jargon below it. Is this my computer or Amtrak? Would appreciate any help from computer techs to clear this up. Thanks
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    Amtrak Customer Relations

    We received a $400 voucher for a malfunctioning toilet in our bedroom. As you did, we received a $500 voucher for a missing chair in a bedroom on the SSL in April. Maybe was the same bedroom in the same car. We can't be the only two travelers to encounter this issue. I wonder how many $500...
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    Texas Eagle discussion

    BTW there's a new Chick-Fil-A downtown near the Alamo (corner of Main & Houston) open until 9PM Mon-Thurs and 10PM Fri and Sat.
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    Empire Builder discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    I always contact Amtrak after every trip. For both good and bad trips
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    Empire Builder discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    Took #7 last week CHI-SEA and overall good trip. Sleeper bedroom had NO rattles and only a single paper object stuffed between the mirrored door (which was already in place when we boarded), no A/C problems, good food in the diner, good staff and arrived approximately 30 minutes early into...
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    Fare Buckets - and when do they increase/decrease?

    For those interested in the EB from CHI-SEA just grabbed a bedroom (2 seniors) for $1395 on 10-13-23. Still available on 10-18-23. Cheapest I've seen in some time.
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    Where to find Amtrak Alerts and Notices

    The last alert I saw today on "X" (Twitter) was on Sept 11th. Is it no longer giving updates as it once did?
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