Some value, but not quite enough unless the train is busy or sold out. There is little appreciable difference in the quality of the seats and free soda isn’t enough to automatically justify the price difference. A qualified yes only.
Wasn’t there a proposal in the 1990s for this route called the Magnolia States? It almost happened, but the failure of a postal contract was the stated reason for the tabling of the proposed route. I sincerely hope that this goes through this time.
I have bid $110 for an upgrade on the Acela from Washington to New York Penn Station on Thursday. The base fare was only $150, so I’m not sure this will be successful. We shall see. I do plan to check out the Metropolitan Lounge in the Moynihan Arrivals Hall, even if I have to pay to enter. I...
Airlines simply do not provide inexpensive, or even reasonably priced service to smaller cities. Perhaps the service will be subsidized, but it will never be cheap. A train is a good investment for most places, contrary to popular belief.