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I've been riding coast to coast on Amtrak for the last 6 and half days. No need to describe the train rides, since anyone reading this must know almost everything there is to know. However, I discovered something new. News. Or lack of it. I did not bring my Macbook or Samsung Galaxy Tab...

Questions: what is currently the longest Amtrak train based on the number of scheduled hours traveled)? thanks!

can anyone show me how showering over the toilet is done? (photo, YouTube video, or whatever) on my return trip, the only sleeping room is a Bedroom, which as I understand, has combination shower/toilet. is it as bad as that sounds? :( Thanks!

I was looking for a roomette for an upcoming trip... strangely, the family bedroom is almost $100 cheaper than the roomette. The Amtrak website doesn't seem to have a problem with letting me book it.(although I didn't completely the booking) What can cause this strange pricing? Perhaps...

I recently had the "pleasure" of sitting across from a couple and their young kid in the dining car. The mom, dad and kid were all in their cute pajamas. The Amtrak employee didn't say a word, but she rolled her eyes when they sat down. I just kind of pretended not to notice and carried on a...

last week, we cancelled my Amtrak trip because the train was delayed almost 8 hours. I was just thinking... if we did get on that train, would all meals still have been free? if that train was on schedule, we would only have received a lunch, as sleeping car passengers. since it was almost...

I was supposed to take #58 to Chicago. It suffered a 7-hour delay, so I didn't take it. The Amtrak station agent couldn't process the refund because I used my points. She said I should have called the 800-USA-RAIL number BEFORE the original departure time in order to get a full refund on my...

I'm flying into Buffalo this evening. I have only a couple of hours to get to the Amtrak Buffalo station to catch my train, the Lake Shore Limited, which leaves at midnight. IIRC, the station only had vending machines. Will the LSL have any food/drinks/munchies that I can buy at those...

have a family member moving there soon. he just discovered how easy it is to travel between Champaign and Chicago. just not sure how easy it is to park car at the station? for either a day trip(6am to 10pm) or long term trip lasting 5 to 7 days. I know what Amtrak's website says about...

SCA asking for tips.... is that allowed? I just kind of pointed to where I've already left the tip... still.. is it just me or is that just as bad as restaurant waiters asking for tips after the meal?

how do you wake up if your train arrives around 4AM? I'm taking the return train in a couple of weeks. I'm a deep sleeper and on the return, I'll be riding by myself. What are my best options? Set my phone's alarm to go off at the highest volume with vibrate? Ask someone sitting close to...

I can't count the number of times that I hear the conductor announce something like "folks, we'll start moving again shortly, once the CSX freight train gets past us..." (which usually added 25 to an hour of delay... or worse) I realize the tracks are owned by CSC or whichever freight train...

There are two Amtrak stations near me. According to the website, 1st one has 30 long term parking spaces. The 2nd has 75 long term parking spaces. These two stations only 2 or 4 long distance trains each day(2 leaving in the afternoon and 2 at 1AM and 3AM ) There are no long term parking...

If I miss my train, will Amtrak let me on the next train? I assume I'll have to pay the fare difference? Thanks1

What train is this? (on the famous 11'8" bridge in Durahm, North Carolina) Thanks! :) the train is seen at 1:29 of the video https://youtu.be/TS7WYn0qxzM?t=87

Do Border Patrol agents still board Amtrak trains in NY and elsewhere? What happens if a natural-born US citizen refuses to answer their questions?

do people book roomettes for really short morning trips?(2 to 6 hours) just wondering... I was trying to book 2 upcoming short trips. one is 2.5 hours long and the other one 5 hours 45 minutes. Both depart around 7AM. not sure why, but the fare difference between coach and the Superliner...

what's the easiest way to travel from Chicago Union Station to O'Hare airport? Is it the CTA or the Metra train? Thanks!

(sorry... I looked at my reservation wrong... it should be the Lake Shore Limited segment. I'm connecting to the Maple Leave at BUF. not sure how to edit the title of the thread) I booked a trip on the Lake Shore Limited. Unfortunate, roomettes are completely sold out for the date I wanted...

is it possible to ride on Amtrak between Cincinnati and Raleigh?(to and/or from) what kind of connections works on these routes? thanks!