Recent content by Rodd

I live in DC. No air travel between the two cities. Only PIT (Private Air Travel). Richmond can be two hours away or 6 via car, depending on traffic on 95 going down there from DC.

Words cannot express how excited I am to be rid of the current trainsets dating from the late 80's/early 90's, especially the roomettes, which I do utilize. Acela sets are also 20 years old. The new ones look incredible and awesome online and in person IMHO. Rodd

Sending this in to Amtrak Corporate Today: Clearly "under the influence" person hops on Acela out of Union Station DC.; quiet car perpendicular to me. Has no ticket. Thankfully, Conductor was timely in checking for valid tickets as soon as we left the station. Argues he has a ticket (says...

What do you think of his decisions so far? I take the train almost daily all over and have heard feedback from many long time Amtrak Employees.....I am hoping to get better insight from my fellow regular Amtrak travelers to see if the transition from CEO of an airline to CEO of our real only...

It is not pleasant but all we have. You are right in your assessment. I take it a lot for convenience but now we have microwaveable meals plus the worm out 25 year old plus “sleepers”. That said, I am excited about the new train sets and sleepers coming out in the next year or two.

Hi all. Confirming existing Select Plus annual benefits are not “use it or lose it” come March 1st and that you can stack those benefits, assuming you qualify again for another year of said status. Correct?

Excited to be an active member starting 10 minutes ago! Also just joined the Rail Society at Silver to get my 30K Amtrak Points. On the Cardinal now from DC to WV. Reach out anytime!