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    New Viewliner sleeping cars

    I never minded the Viewliner roometttes with the bathroom in the room. I need to to take a trip to Florida and I always buy a bedroom, plus getting older at times one needs a bathroom and cannot stand in line. Have the news car replaced the older ones or are some of the older sleeping cars...
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    Auto Train discussion

    I have a 2023 Tahoe and hsd to take off the right mirror. Has this happened to anyone else???
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    Equipment used on Cascade Service to Vancouver BC (6/23)

    I should have asked about space for luggage if we are crossing the border. If I remember correctly some of those coaches do not have large luggage spaces for storeage?
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    Equipment used on Cascade Service to Vancouver BC (6/23)

    Okay l had ridden the Talgos before but what equipment is now running from Seattle to Vancouver BC.
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    Renting a car at Washington Union Station

    If I rented a car thru Amtrak for pickup at the DC station, does the rental agency drive you to there nearest location or are the cars in the station to be picked up. I have a relative in the Virginia area that I can rent a car there, but I do not like the idea of them driving to pick me up at...
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    The effect of the potential rail strike on Amtrak

    For some reason l read that the western Amtrak trains were going to be affected. l have not seen any cancellations for DC or NYC trains yet. Does anyone know if the eastern trains will be affected? l am scheduled to go out in about two weeks.
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    Amtrak dining and cafe service

    On the Capitol Ltd and the Auto train what are the menus for passengers traveling this month?
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    St. Petersburg Bus to Tampa Amtrak?

    In a short time I will be traveling to Tampa, and then to ST. Petersburg Fl. For the return though my friend and I are going to use the Amtrak bus, shuttle I was told is similar to the service provided for people going to Las Vegas Neveda which I have used before. Has anyone used this service...
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    Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge

    At one time they had a coach waiting area in the what had been a barber shop. But this was an extra charge as coach passengers still had the free coach waiting area. l dont know if still have that special coach waiting area?
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    Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge

    I always had no problems in Chicago Metropolitan lounge. What do you mean by dragons??
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    Ambitious restoration and transformation in the Chicago area

    George K Those cab stands were better on the east side of Canal. Now if you pull up in a limo or town car or Uber duber they have to pass all those cabs please either stop in the lane away from the curb. Also there is the elevator which is very small there and or steps for passengers going...
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    St. Petersburg FL to Tampa station

    I need to put a friend on the train from ST. Petersburg Fl to Tampa forida. Is this a bus connection and where can I find decent schedules for all of Amtrak trains. Thank you
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    Connecting from train 92 at Washington DC and New York

    l have taken the trains between DC and Kissimmee for years. l would take the late train leaving Kissimmee around 7:15pm and still was in time to arrive in DC to make the Capitol Ltd connection back to Chicago. l have a ticket on 92 but we get in at 3:04. Is this train making all the stops...
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    Amtrak Metropolitan Lounges

    That was a public restaurant
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    Same Day Ticket required for lounge access with AGR SE card?

    l received my new Guest rewards Select Executive card. l noticed that Lounge access is for days l am traveling only as it says “Same day ticket is required” Before it said access to the lounge at anytime. Did they find too many people using it on off days of no travel?
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    Amtrak potential service reduction due to staff shortage

    l am seeing reports that the long distance trains may have service problems due to the mandate. Would this result in late trains or fewer car attendants? l am trying to see lf l should go to Florida with a friend but returning after Jan 5? What are your opinions.
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    Tampa Amtrak bus to Orlando?

    Has anyone used the Amtrak thruway bus service from Tampa to Orlando Fl? l want to catch the afternoon train at Orlando to had back to NYP, rather than take the later train from Orlando at night. is the bus more like a Greyhound with a toilet on it?
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    Amtrak Dinning

    I am going out in late October on the Capitol and Silver Meteor. I unfortunately see that it still is that horrible microwavable food. Am I correct or have they brought back real food as I call it... Thanks.
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    Regional and are the food courts open at Penn Station?

    OKay thanks... I will probably get a carry out to eat if I have to on the LSL if I cannot eat it in the Acela Lounge. Thanks for information
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    Regional and are the food courts open at Penn Station?

    It is due in about 1:30 if i remember and I always get a sleeper on LSL
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