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The bicycle went under the train because we heard it under us and it disconnected some of the hoses/lines between cars. We were in the 3rd car behind the locomotive. I assume the individual was bounced off the front of the train because he/she was back at the crossing. While we were stopped it...

My wife and I took a round-trip from Rocky Mount, NC to Miami and back recently to vacation in the Florida Keys. On the return trip on May 7, our train, Amtrak 92, struck and killed a bicyclist at a crossing in Green Springs Cove, Fl (between Palatka and Jacksonville). The only information that...

Thanks for your responses. "Routinely" was probably not a good choice of words for me to use. My unscientific observations over a short time were causing me concern. Fortunately we will be on vacation and there is no real deadline for arrival time. Arriving in Miami between 6:00 and 7:00 and...

My wife and I will be taking the Silver Star from NC to Miami in May. I have been following status maps for several weeks now. It seems like the Silver Star south bound is very consistently 4 hours late. I realize it has been close to on time a few times. Anyone have information, thoughts or...

Thanks for your responses! Also, we considered the Silver Meteor and are aware of the dining car issue. However, we live on the coast and are 2+ hours from the train station. Time of departure and arrival on Silver Star are more favorable for us.

My wife and I will take a train ride next summer for the first time in many years. We will take the Silver Star from NC to Miami and will return via Silver Star. Our tickets show 9110 one way and 9211 on the return. I understand that generally the last two digits identify which car in the...