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    Southwest Chief derailment (June 2022)

    I thought all crossings would have I've always treated rails without signals as abandoned Vanguard being the biggest stock holder I believe. Greedy Wall street
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    Southwest Chief derailment (June 2022)

    Did it derailed first then hit the truck waiting at the crossing? Or did it hit the truck on crossing and derailed as a result? Generally hitting a truck would not lead to derailment
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    Tips for sleeping well on Amtrak

    6 bottles of beer from Cafe car and you won't hear any rattling
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    Amtrak trains vs pedestrians or motor vehicles; accidents/fatalities

    Every time there is accident on news, the number of passengers onboard makes Amtrak look pathetic. if this isn’t a bad PR then I don’t know what is. Not the accident itself but number of pax
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    Auto Train: Why not more routes?

    You have to factor in cost staying at a hotel.
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    Shooting onboard Amtrak in Lees Summit, MO

    In that case, the top priority for TSA would be guarding all tracks including bridges and tunnels on Amtrak trains path. Few loosen nuts on the track do more damages than guns
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    Close call at a grade crossing

    Car in the first clip was not able to stop on snow and barely missed a major crash with Amtrak LD train. Very scary. Had similar experiences when driving on snow.
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    20-tons boulder damaged track and a freight train; CZ 5/6 both delayed

    That sucks. Im guessing those Amfleet was not designed for 48+ hours LD trip
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    20-tons boulder damaged track and a freight train; CZ 5/6 both delayed

    Yep. Be sure to book sleepers on winter travel. Long delays would be a joy for sleeper accommodation but understandably a pain for coach car travel
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    20% point deduction for canceling?

    You can modify the trip from New York Penn to Newark NJ. you get back all the price diff. later on you can cancel the NYP to Newark trip which is what $10?
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    20-tons boulder damaged track and a freight train; CZ 5/6 both delayed

    This might be interesting. A 20 tons boulder damaged track and a freight train at Bond, CO. Our train #5 was stuck and is now 7 hours delayed. Not as bad as the 13 hours delay of #6 we met yesterday though. Arrived Glenwood Springs at 9:19pm
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    Is it possible for CZ to go through Omaha - Des Moines - Iowa City - Davenport - Chicago?

    just came back from Iowa and it is huge inconvenience to take throughway bus from major cities in Iowa. As I counted, there is literally no passengers on and off at Burlington, Mt Pleasant, etc
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    Ethan Allen schedule change

    Update: On 244 right now. 448 was delayed and arrived Albany at 3:45pm so i was not able to catch the 3:10pm Ethan Allen. Good news is 244 departed on time while 48 was still sitting at Albany.
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    First LD ride in Coach (LAX-SEA-LAX)

    Definitely bring a thick blanket and a comfy neck pillow. I don’t think upgrade coupon works in LD trains. Dining car is not open for coach pax. So either stick to the lounge cafe or have some alternative arrangements. For example have restaurant deliver to smoke stops at San Luis Obispo, San...
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    Purchasing points?

    Thank you. I guess next best return on purchasing points would be Citi card with 2% back.
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    Purchasing points?

    Amtrak credit card says earn 3x points on Amtrak travel. Wondering if purchasing points using Amtrak credit card qualifies for 3x points reward. Same question on purchasing points with US Bank credit card which usually gives 5% back on Amtrak travel.
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    Trains delayed in Southern California - Why?

    I just hope 583 does not get delayed on the day I’m transferring to #4 at Fullerton this weekend
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    Ethan Allen schedule change

    I guess I’m a little short on cash on a roommate but would like to enjoy some luxury aka first class coach:). $484 vs $162
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    Ethan Allen schedule change

    You are correct👍. Transferring at Albany
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    Ethan Allen schedule change

    My bad for typo. I meant 448
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