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Hi, how is the area around the Antioch-Pittsburg (CA) station? Is there a way to get to the BART Antioch station? (I'd like to check out/ride the E-Bart DMU service) how far are the two stations from each other? I know I could do an Uber, but was just wondering if I could walk it, or a public...

Trip Report, Empire Builder #7 – Chicago to Seattle. Departure date from Chicago: Wed. March 30, 2022. Accommodation: Roomette, Car 0730, Room 3, Cost: 23,111 AGR points (one person). ***************************************************************** Train consist: ALC-42...

Hello, I'm arriving on the Empire Builder (10:30am), and I mapped out the walk to my hotel using street view. It does not look very pleasant, has Seattle changed? Potholes, dirty sidewalks, tents everywhere around the station and on the surrounding streets. Should I take a cab or Uber? Its...

I remember a long time ago, there would be problems with the toilets freezing during cold winter months. Does this still happen, or how often do toilets fail (the whole car), regardless of weather? That is one thing I would not want to happen on my trip....finding out your entire car has...

Anyone have the most up to date consist of the Empire Builder? Trying to decide if I should do the Seattle section or the Portland section, from Chicago. Having an idea of the consist will help me in the decision. Thanks!

Hi, I cant seem to find a list of line car numbers (sleepers, etc.) "Car 0331" for example, I remember a post awhile ago about someone listing location of car numbers within the consist. Thanks

Hi, can someone remind me (or point me to the list of car line numbers, I remember seeing one a few years ago). I have car 331 on the SW Chief next month. Is this right behind the engines (since the SW Baggage is at the rear), or is it the one next to the Diner? Thanks,

I seem to be having trouble finding a cheap motel/hotel in Truckee (like a BestWestern, Motel6, Super8, etc.). in downtown Truckee, within walking distance of the Amtrak station. I'd like to check out the snow, and arrive on the CA Zephyr, and not having a car would be super beneficial to me...

Hi, are there floor plans/diagrams for the Viewliners II available somewhere?

I have a trip booked on the Zephyr going to Denver the second week of December. Is the weather hit and miss? I'm not too concerned about some snow or extreme cold, but if someone can give an idea of what to expect. Likewise, what are the chances of a major-blizzard type event where the city...

Hi, I love short trains (and long ones too!), are there any one-or two-car Amtrak trains being operated currently on the Amtrak System? (or for that matter, lets count VIA and Alaska RR as well). Thanks!

Hi, since I wont be travelling ANYTIME SOON, I'm trying to redeem for Lowes, if you select $100 option, it defaults to digital gift card......I don't want digital card, so I see the option to select postal mail, but it doesn't let me click that option, any one else having that same issue? Tried...

Hello, I need to obtain an email that includes the pdf ticket as well as payment info from a past trip of over 4 months ago, is that possible anywhere to obtain that?  I noticed they only keep your reservations for the past 5 days, help please, thanks.

Hello, it looks like the Sunset Limited (at least #2 eastbound) is departing Los Angeles about 3 hours earlier, at an unusual precise time of 7:26pm.  (why not 7:25 or 7:30 lol). Looks like for a week?  two weeks? I cant find a temporary schedule anywhere on Amtrak's site, (other than manually...

Hello, where is the first class lounge for sleeper passengers located at Los Angeles Union Station? I have never seen it, nor any signs pointing to it. Do I have to check in to use it at the ticket window, or assuming I can find it, can I just walk to it with e-tickets in hand? Thanks

Hello, is the eventual plan to offer business class on all the Long Distance trains? I would love it if the Southwest Chief offered it.

Hello, what is the top speed of the Toronto Union Pearson Express (UP) between Toronto Union Station and Toronto Int. Airport? Thanks,

Hello, what is the top speed of the joint VIA/Amtrak Maple Leaf on the portion from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ON? Thanks

Hello, I plan on riding the Maple Leaf out of Toronto Union Station on a Sunday morning. Being that its a Sunday morning, should the station be somewhat not busy? (as compared to a weekday). I am not familiar with this station, how early should I arrive? Is it easy to navigate? I believe...

How does Amtrak keep their fleet graffiti free? Unlike the freight trains, I almost never have seen graffiti on the outside of any Amtrak train. Is this because there are passengers on board, and the people doing the graffiti might get witnessed by the passengers? But what about when Amtrak...