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Reports from a few members at Trainorders who perform almost daily Amtrak spotting have found a couple ex. Superliner I Coach Smokers to be renumbered. Originally in the 315XX series, the cars are now being renumbered in a 310XX series. The change is being performed as the cars recieve light...

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Official notice from David Gunn on the elimination of Mail and Express services in October 2004. As posted by Gene Poon on various Amtrak forum sites.

This and other increased security measures being performed at Penn Station during the RNC can be found here.

There was a rumor posted on Trainorders, from a member who I believe is an Amtrak employee; that the names of sleeper accomadation (Standard Bedroom, Deluxe Bedroom, etc) are going to be changed on November 1. Standard Bedrooms are to be renamed Roomettes and Deluxe Bedrooms are to be renamed to...

Wednesday, August 18, 2004 I had been waiting over three years since the debut of the Acela Express to experience riding the train and finally today would be my turn. A few weeks earlier Alan, a rail friend of mine in New York, had said he would be coming up to Boston for an OTOL mini-fest on...

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The Sunset Limited #2, departed LAX today (8/16) at 4:43pm, at total of 18 hours and 13 minutes late! It was supposed to depart yesterday (8/15) at 10:30pm.

As posted by Gene Poon, a reliable source of Amtrak information, on another passenger rail discussion board. So out of the four plans, which do you like the best?

I just finished up my travelouge from my trip out to Chicagoland from July 19 to July 22. I took Regional service form Boston to New York where I connected to the Three Rivers for Chicago. In Chicago I took the Ann Rutledge out to Joliet and METRA back into the city. Back at Union Station I met...

This is quoted by Gene Poon from Trainorders.

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Quote Gene Poon from the All-Aboard list.

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While hoping that I might be able to purchase an onboard upgrade on my next trip (which is next week) I was wondering how you pay for it? I'm hoping that conductors are allowed to except debit or credit cards. What about a check? I would not always except a passengers to have that much cash to...

While I was at Boston's South Station today, picking up tickets for my upcomming trip, I noticed several adertisements for Independence Air. Out of all places for this advertisment, but the posters were promoting the airlines new discount service between Boston (Logan, Manchester, and Providence...

I found this neat Amtrak promotional photo and film site here. Much of what you will find on the site can be found in promotional publications like travel planners and so on.

Rest of article can be found here. I've also seen rumors on All-Aboard groups that the graffiti was found in the restroom in the station in Orlando. When discovered later on after the train left it was haulted in Washington for inspection.

As noted at Trainorders.com and confirmation with Amtrak's online reservation system, Regional train 66/67 will be extended past Washington (WAS) to Newport News (NPN). This eliminates having two extra sets of equipment for Regional train 76/77, which used to operate Washington (WAS) to Newport...