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do they ever put 4 single passengers at one table in the dining car?

Do stations in CHICAGO, DC, NYC, or other cities have free wifi? Thanks!

I was looking on YouTube for videos about Amtrak roomettes and saw these: Amtrak's Employee Assistance Program videos on YouTube This one only has 8 views as of today(5/12/2013) Are Amtrak employees supposed to know about these videos? :)

A quick question about Viewliner roomette toilets... Do most guys stand or sit when they use it? I spent a dozen years in Germany and I have been conditioned to sit down and pee. At first my German girlfriend demanded it... then I got used to it. More relaxing sitting down, especially after...

what does Amtrak do when sewage flows from toilet to luggage in lower deck? I was looking for Amtrak videos on YouTube and saw this one:

Between 1989 and 1990, I took the Amtrak "Executive Sleeper" between NY and DC at least once every 3 to 4 weeks. The train departed DC around 9PM or 10PM and arrived NY Penn Station in the middle of the night. Half of the cars were uncoupled and continued to Boston. Some sleeping cars were...

how fast is the wifi connection on Amtrak trains? (between DC, Chicago, NYC) thanks!

(sorry about the typo in the thread title... Amtrak not Amtra, of course :) ) does Amtrak's thruway bus wait at the station when the arriving train is late? the schedule show the train arriving at 1:15pm. the thruway bus leaves at 1:35pm. there is only one train per day, so the bus will...

Having never been on Amtraks Acela trains, I figured I'll give it a try from NYC to Boston. Where does the Acela reach its maximum speed on this route? Is the first class car in the front or back of the train from NYC to Boston? Thanks!

I'm taking Amtrak from Chicago back to NYC. I bought one ticket for myself and added a Roomette bedroom charge. (which I believe has upper and lower bunk beds) My friend is joining me on the same train but she is getting on the train in Toledo, Ohio. She bought her own ticket for a coach...

I'm taking Amtrak to Washington, DC Union Station. The Palmetto arrives around 7:55pm(?). The Greyhound bus to Chicago leaves Union Station at 12:01AM. Yes, I know it's a 19-hour bus ride, but I couldn't resist that advance- purchase $10 fare from DC to Chicago. :) That means I'll have 4...

in 1950s or earlier, did Amtrak practice racial segregation on its trains? (or whatever the US railroads were called back then) I'm helping my little nephew with a civics class project on racial issue around the world. (more like doing the project for him) All we found so far is that it was...

does Amtrak's hot dogs taste exactly like Costco's hot dogs? or is it my imagination?

I was watching an old episode of "No Reservations" hosted by Anothony Bourdain. This episode was about some city in India.(the country) Anyway, he made a remark about how Amtrak train restrooms are just as filthy as train restrooms in India. Having never been in India myself, I was...

I rode the Palmetto again yesterday.... I was chatting with a guy in the cafe car.... we were wondering if it's possible for someone riding Amtrak(the Palmetto, for example) to order a Domino's pizza. Let's say I call Domino's and tell them that my train will be stopping in Richmone, VA...

my relatives from Europe are visitng just before Chrismas... they want to ride on Amtrak's Acela just to see what it's like. I'm thinknig of booking the shortest(cheapest) possible routes in Acela first class. but what's the minium length of the trip in order to get a meal on the Acela? for...

I have two tires, size 275/45ZR20, that I plan to take with me. The tires were shipped to me from TireRack a few weeks ago. TireRack shipped them by bundling the two tirew together with heavy-duty packing tape. should I get a large cardboard box for each tire or can I just take them as-is...

I just reserved a couple of tickets(with the senior discounts) for a long weekend trip for my parents. Does Amtrak every check senior citizen for IDs? The reason I'm asking is that they don't look old enough to qualify for senior citizens... will the conductor ask them for IDs? :rolleyes:

which car is business class located on the Palmetto? thanks! :)

A few days ago, we booked two business class seats on the Palmetto.(southbound) Amtrak.comnow shows business class as all sold out on the train. A couple of quick question: (1) what's the total number of business class seats on the Palmetto?   (2) since there are no pre-assigned...