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    Auto Train discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    Is there such a link/discussion for a passenger who would like to take the auto train without a car but share in the cost with someone and the additional passenger would pay for their own accommodation? And, really, why doesn't Amtrak allow passengers without cars?
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    Empire Builder discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    We're staying near the Portland OR Union Station and from reviews, it seems the surrounding area is inhabited with homeless camps. Is the area safe to walk?
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    Empire Builder discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024

    Is it possible to know which roomette to reserve traveling east out of Portland, so a view of the Columbia River is out the window?
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    Diner using wrong room number

    Maglev, you have reinforced my thoughts exactly. Unscrupulous diners could take advantage of this flaw.
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    Diner using wrong room number

    I have gone to the diner and signed the receipt using the wrong car number and roomette number by mistake and when I got back to my roomette, I realized my mistake but the dining crew didn't notice. Obviously, the dining crew do not check the receipts and a day tripper could sign any car and...
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    Upper level bar on Sightseer Lounge

    Does anyone remember when the upper level bar on the Sightseer Lounge had a bartender? Sightseer Lounge Huge windows on the top floor. The cafe is on the lower level. Coach
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    Amtrak BidUp (Bidding for Upgrades - Business Class, First Class, and Sleepers)

    That's great "TheCrescent",... how much did you save and I understand they are going to roll it out in the near future to more classes of service, hopefully, to include sleeper upgrades.
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    Amtrak dining and cafe service

    Let's just eliminate the dining perk for sleepers and price accordingly. That would eliminate the need for a dining car and all passengers would use the lounge/cafe. Of course, that would stick Amtrak with multi-million dollars of dining car stock and maybe that would shock our do nothing...
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    Amtrak BidUp (Bidding for Upgrades - Business Class, First Class, and Sleepers)

    Has anyone taken advantage of Amtrak's bidding for higher class service? https://www.amtrak.com/BidUp
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    Rerouting of Sunset Limited

    Why has the Sunset Limited between Los Angeles to New Orleans been rerouted through Chicago instead of a direct train?
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    AmSnag Oddity/Status

    Here it is Feb 19th and still no luck with Amsnag,.... any suggestions?
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    AmSnag Oddity/Status

    What a shame. Here's hoping Amsnag can adjust the algorithm and, again, offer this valuable service.
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    COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic: Amtrak-related Discussion

    I just don't understand why Amtrak has not drastically reduced fares considering the virus?
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    Cost per mile of any long distance train

    What is the best and cheapest cost per mile in a sleeper of any long distance train? I'm coming up with the Texas Eagle or the Empire Builder but I'm really not adept at figuring out mathematically the rate. And I'm discounting the coronavirus threat.
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