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Any word or ideas on when the Silvers could return to daily service? I would think that would precede the easing of physically...

Which poses an interesting question. They can start operating on single track, though the section between Cocoa and WPB will still be...

So, that's pretty much a lie (*cough* excuse). They have a very comprehensive social distancing protocol on their website. So, it's...

150 total cars??? Or 150 passengers in coach?

These make me so happy. I'm a very white guy who was born in Tokyo in 1972 and lived there for nearly 20 years. When I get a chance, I...

Just as an aside - I don't live close to the tracks, but I was out and about last night in Melbourne and got to watch an FEC train pass...

I wish most Americans would appreciate our country, culture and history as much as this young lad does.

This is true - however, you should consider that while the spanned family bedroom does allow viewing from both sides of the train, it is...

A big advantage of superliners (and double-deckers of any sort) is the reduced length of the train for the same number of passengers...

I for one don't use Amtrak on long distance trips because it is cost prohibitive. For example, for me and my partner to go visit his...

Yes, I think something like the Zephyr seat would be a great starting point for a modern version of the Slumbercoach. Lie-flat seats...

It's just another product to offer. Lie-flats would take up less floor space per passenger, and be priced accordingly. Similar to what...

Check this out. I like the over/under concept. Many of these concepts could be modified to rail use and be an awesome option. zephyr...

I don't think you can eliminate basic coach as a budget option on the Auto Train without hurting its "bottom line". By eliminating the...

I agree that there is a need for coach on just about every other long distance train. But I stand by the belief that an all-sleeper...