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Those cars are married together in a set. Due to this, there would be a limiting factor for what you could order. It would be a waste to order, say, a full 8-car set for the Pere Marquette just because they're in a joined set. You'd have to split the order in two, one for high-use routes, and...

Hard to say. I don't think they'll be as resistant as a lot of people think they will be, if the executive branch works with the house to push legislation through I think they can negotiate enough to make it suit Republican interests. Keep in mind, the end goal of all of these actions are for...

Grand Junction Line through Cambridge. It's used for both MBTA and Amtrak equipment, and for transfer of cars to Beech Grove.

Oh good! I'm taking it they're gonna have to hook it to the Horizon set. There'll be good catches, I'm sure! On the topic of EMUs, I gotta agree with west point. Don't they frequently use NEC equipment outside the NEC, on the Downeaster, Empire Service, and even the long-distance Palmetto and...

I think the midwestern states ordered around 50 for their services, mostly Illinois and Michigan. One has been delivered; they're testing it on the NEC currently. I assume more will follow, and after some basic testing they'll go into service. I don't know about the status of the RFP, but the...

Ok, I see. Wasn't aware they were still planning to go beyond Victorville. That makes a lot more sense.

Possibility they might run trains through on the San Bernardino line? Of course, they would have to use the Cajon Pass, therefore meaning they'd have to negotiate with BNSF, but the plus side is a one-seat ride to Los Angeles and not having to use a car to drive up to Victorville.

As of September, it was still part of the Boston consist in the cafe/business configuration. South of Albany's just coach/sleeper service.

Also yes, the Silver Meteor still serves food. It's on your ticket. Grab it at the dining car (technically "sleeping lounge" but it's the same thing).

Fitchburg line has potential, considering the amount of park and rides on it. Lowell line does too. Lowell line needs some new stops on Salem St or Montvale Ave and in Somerville (maybe across from a new green line stop). Shawsheen could use one too, but that's north of Anderson.

Where'd you hear that? Seems odd to use a British design.

Seems odd they don't. That sucks, hopefully it is implemented in the future.

I have to say, I actually liked the similar option on the LSL with beans, potatoes, carrots and beef. Only issue is that they didn't serve a roll with it. But the dessert is fine, drinks are fine too

Hi everyone, So on Amtrak's official LSL menu, it lists Check Penne Alfredo as one of the options. However, I cannot find any photos, anyone reviewing it, or even anyone discussing its existence. Was this item discontinued? I'd just like to know seeing as I will probably be riding the LSL in a...

I mean, it suits the chargers. You are correct. I wonder if the lounge is getting cut if only half of the car is a cafe.

Ah, thanks. So the IDOT ones are only coaches.

The new cars are called CALIDOTs. They have cab cars. These ones. They are called CALIDOT because both the Illinois DOT and CalTrans purchased them.

Well I see your point, but I said CALIDOT when referring to the cars, not CalTrans. I know what CalTrans is.

It's called CALIDOT because IDOT also purchased the cars.

Huh. I thought they only used 6 axles (the Dash 8) as a substitute for the late Genesis delivery. Why would they need more?