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Found out something interesting about Amtrak that I was not aware of, even thought I have been traveling in Sleeper Service for 20 years. I make about 2 runs a month from Hartford to Richmond, VA. I do the same train every time. 141 to NYC, and then 91 to Richmond, VA. I ALWAYS get a...

The preliminary details are that either Amtrak 21 or 22 has hit a semi in Texas. The driver of the semi was killed.

While I was in CUS on my layover from KCY to WAS, I noticed a couple of new areas. 1. They have opened a Amtrak Store next to Passenger Services (Across from the ticket counters). Bought me a new Amtrak Fleece Jacket. :-) (Credit Cards ONLY!!) 2. There are new restrooms (At least I have...

SO I am currently heading into Chicago on Train 29. After not being on this run for about 8 months, I must say that they have made a few changes. I know that this train has had a combination Diner/Cafe for a while now, but this is the first time I have ever seen both in action. The lower...

Over the holidays, I will be making by bi-annual trip back home to see Mom in Kansas City. I always take the Capital Limited from DC to Chicago, but this time I decided to mix it up. On the return trip, I decided to take the Cardinal from CHI to DC. (Was surprised there was sleeper space...

This story is just breaking. http://abc7chicago.com/news/police-multiple-people-stabbed-on-amtrak-train-in-southwest-mi/424474/

I work in the media in Richmond, VA, and We are just getting word into our newsroom that Auto Train just hit a car North of Emporia Virginia. No word on which way it was heading. Happened within the past hour. Image coming soon.

So I am currently on Train 99 heading back home. Went to the lounge to get cheese an a drink, and the attendant had to apologize for the new trays that Amtrak is using. They are VERY awkward and flimsy. Just thought I would warn everyone, be careful of your drink as you carry it down the aisle.

I know that there have been instances of snow getting inside the vestibules on trains, but never this bad! We aired this clip during our 6pm news, (I am a Television Director), and this even shocked me! It was taken yesterday on one of the Northeast Regional trains around Baltimore.

So I did a quick PHL-TRE trip on Wednesday so I could get enough points to reach Select Plus status. I was wondering, when I was upgraded to Select, I received 3 Upgrade Coupons and 3 One Day Club Acela/10% off Coupons. I was wondering if they send you the same coupons when you reach Select...

So I was on Acela in First class the other day, and I didn't like their menu choices so I went to the cafe for a burger. It was the best burger I have had on Amtrak!! What made it so good, THEY TOASTED THE BUN!!!! They took the burger out and only microwaved the patty, put the bun in the...

This man is LUCKY to be alive!!! http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/laporte/michigan-city/laporte-county-man-survives-strike-by-train-going-mph/article_2fd41141-97cc-5aea-8b5e-2656b48d4ecd.html

Over the past couple of weeks I have taken Acela first class from Philadelphia to Boston. On the way up to Boston I tipped the first class car attendant $10. On the way back I tipped him $20, mostly because he stocked my bag with free liquor. I'm just curious how much other members of this...

So I just got back from my vacation from HBG to NOL. I am a smoker, and I am used to the smoke stops that Amtrak has, and I don't have a problem with it. But what I am curious about is why Amtrak employees are allowed to smoke on board? I was in my sleeper car and I asked the conductor if I...

So I have decided to use the trip that I won on Amtrak's "Sweeps for our Peeps" Facebook contest and head to New Orleans. This will be the first time on the Crescent, and I had a few questions. Even though my rail fare was paid for by Amtrak, I Upgraded to a Bedroom (GOT to have that Shower!)...

Details Still Sketchy http://www.rgj.com/article/20110624/NEWS/110624012/Vehicle-Amtrak-train-collide-near-Interstate-80-by-Lovelock-least-one-train-dead?odyssey=mod|breaking|text|FRONTPAGE http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/Semi_Truck_and_Amtrak_Train_Crash_124502874.html

Just saw this story the other night on the news. For what I hear, they are going to start the process of relocating the tracks shortly. http://journalstar.com/news/local/article_51e3eb2a-ce8c-11df-a857-001cc4c03286.html "The current Amtrak tracks will be used until 2012. The first phase of...

Amtrak #314 first hits truk in Lee's Summit, then hits another vehicle outside of Warrenburg! http://www.fox2now.com/news/wdaf-car-hit-by-train-080510,0,2454531.story http://www.kmbc.com/news/24523230/detail.html...

When my Grandmother passed away, she left me her house. Now that it is almost sold, I thought I would take a month off and tour the country by Rail. Does anyone have any experiences with the USA Rail Pass? Good or bad, all input would be Welcomed. And has anyone bought the pass, and did a...

Im heading out on the CZ from RNO to OMA on September 2nd and returning on September 9th. I read that I will be taking the detour. I was curious, is there anywhere along the detour route (Between SLC and DEN) where they stop for a crew change or refuling where the passengers can step off the...