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  1. 20th Century Rider

    Bar opens today at Metropolitan Lounge at Moynihan

    Just in time for the holidays... the bar opened today and when I walked in there were photographers everywhere... mostly Amtrak brass posting for promotional material. Beer is $9-12, wine is $12 to $16 per glass, and hard liquor straight and mixed drinks run $12-14. They were all 'silly talking'...
  2. 20th Century Rider

    Amtrak System Sampler Reviews and Impressions - Fall 2021

    Just completing an extensive tour and though of sharing my impressions... collectively we have all kinds of experiences and viewpoints but thought this would add interest. Oct 5 CS EUG - LAX Oct 6 TE LAX - SPI Oct 10 Lincoln Service -SPI - STL Oct 10 Missouri River Runner - STL - JEF Oct 11...
  3. 20th Century Rider

    The New Upgraded Flex vs Kosher Option - Which do you prefer?

    With three LD trains in the East and the TE, I had plenty of opportunities to compare the new flex with the Kosher Option. There will certainly be many differing opinions… "Here are my personal opinions and impressions... other points of view are inevitable as experiences vary. By keeping open...
  4. 20th Century Rider

    Aftermath of Tucson Shooting Effects Trains and 1st Hand Accounts of Those Effected

    Tried to post this on the Tucson Shooting thread but it was closed to further discussion... please feel free to move this post if necessary. Just got off the TE in SPI after boarding in LAX on October 6th. This is the train onto which was connected the original train that was held in TUS after...
  5. 20th Century Rider

    Amtrak website now requires 'multi-factor authentication' for 'some' members - 'why me?'

    When signing in to Amtrak Guest Rewards a code number is sent to my email address which must be used... an extra security step. Unable to sign in on the Iphone. There is an option to disable in the profile section. But it is already disabled for me. So I tried enabling... then signed in with...
  6. 20th Century Rider

    Nostalgic and Historic Amtrak Stations Still Used Today

    There are many incredibly well preserved and historic Amtrak in use today. Certainly Moynihan in NYC and Union Station in CHI are gems... and there are many more around the country. Although we all mourn the loss of St. Louis Union Station as an Amtrak stop... there are many others around the...
  7. 20th Century Rider

    Acela upgrades 1st Class Dining as of Summer Fall 2021

    A good sign of things to come on the Amtrak dining front... Acela 1st Class Dining is the latest food upgrade on Amtrak... now posted on their website. Although the menu is not extensive... it's reflective of a refreshing and wholesome new food offering. So, in the West the reviews on refreshed...
  8. 20th Century Rider

    Amtrak’s most logistical and efficient way to get passengers from from point a to b is the new focus.

    Everything else is gone,,, including fine food and flowers on the table. So is there any argument at this point???
  9. 20th Century Rider

    Sins Against Humanity are a Part of American Railroad History

    We all probably remember reading about the Transcontinental Railroad in grade school… but did we stop to feel the pain and tragedy of the migrant workers who were shipped over from China to do the back breaking work? Do we think about all the lives that were lost? Do we think of the Native...
  10. 20th Century Rider

    Remembering the Golden Age that Preceded Amtrak

    Amtrak at 50? Time to bring back memories of the Golden Age of Passenger Rail Travel. Collectively there is certainly a lot of railroad knowledge, wisdom, and experience… certainly a lot to share. It would be great to hear of personal accounts and stories. When one considers that the foundation...
  11. 20th Century Rider

    Amtrak's 50th Year Message - "New Year, New Enhancements"

    Just received a really hopeful and positive message from Amtrak boasting it's 50th year, and showing a picture of the new Acela. My personal inclination is to be very positive and hopeful as an Amtrak passenger. We are tackling the pandemic and the economy... and we have a president who is...
  12. 20th Century Rider

    What is your predictive outlook for the future of Amtrak in the next 3 years?

    Based on your past experiences and understanding of what is going on in the world today, where do you think Amtrak will be 2 or 3 years from now? We have the ‘givens’ of a new national administration, uncertainty with a tragic pandemic, concerns for the environment, and an economy that needs to...
  13. 20th Century Rider

    What is your daily routine on LD trains?

    I've often wondered what people do to pass time during an entire day of rail travel... especially on Western routes which include that 'day in the middle' when you wake up to a full day, followed by yet another night. Uniquely the Texas Eagle has two such days. Coach travel will vary with...
  14. 20th Century Rider

    Amtrak's Kosher Food Option - Reviews? Comments?

    Like so many others my LD trip needed to be rescheduled. Upon doing that I requested the kosher meal option presently available. There are 4 choices available... omelet, fish, chicken, meat. I was told you can order your choice... but that choice for breakfast - lunch - dinner must remain the...
  15. 20th Century Rider

    Where is Amtrak amid the wide spectrum of American Priorities?

    The nation is in the midst of crisis after crisis that are bringing priorities for what resources we have as a nation. Just where does Amtrak's fit into all of this? Coronavirus Economy Race Relations Environmental Crisis The Election Health Services Housing and Urban Growth Food Production...
  16. 20th Century Rider

    Right now, July 2020, may be the ‘sweet spot’ for booking Amtrak travels.

    With a lot of uncertainty regarding the Amtrak system, reservations are way down. The pandemic has paralyzed the country as well as the rest of the world. Funding for Amtrak is still uncertain along with the outcome of the election…which may bring a positive impact on the rail system. Why is...
  17. 20th Century Rider

    Requesting advice on my AGR loyalty with service cutbacks

    With over 200k points, Select Plus status, and the affiliated paid credit card which rewards 1000 TQP's with 5000 in purchases... I was hoping to cash in for an extended Amtrak trip. Cutbacks in the food services which made rail travel so enjoyable, as well as LD frequency cutbacks leading to...
  18. 20th Century Rider

    Safety and environmental issues with Amtrak's Flex Dining concept

    The deterioration of food service on Amtrak has brought much discussion regarding disappointment. However other more serious issues have surfaced regarding food safety and health; as well as recycling of food product waste. Here is a repost from earlier today. How do others on this forum feel...
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