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My last few attempts to visit a Metropolitan Lounge have been rebuffed, as I was not traveling on Amtrak. I see this language now in the "benefits" of Select+: Access to Amtrak clubs and lounges with your member card and same-day Amtrak ticket. When was that language added, as in years past...

MODERATOR NOTE: there were numerous threads regarding upgrade, companion and lounge coupons with posts by members who have coupons available, who are seeking coupons and who have questions. We have merged most of the threads into this one, which was re-titled and pinned. Please note we...

I have two companion coupons that I will not need. They expire 2/29/16. One per person; the first two folks get them. As they are e-coupons, I'll PM the numbers to the lucky members :) Mike

I have not used my companion coupons for this year. These are valid until 2/28/13. If anyone can use one, please PM me. Mike

Ok One more time :) While travelling home on the Lake Shore after a fun-filled NTD weekend, I was ticketed in Room B, of car 62021, Morning View. I saw that work had been started on some upgrades to this car. First, I saw new light fixtures in the hallway: New ceiling lights 62021 by J-1...

I need one more trip to reach ten for ten. My brother-in-law would like to come along, and I was considering using an H114 Companion Coupon to cover his fare. My question is, will I earn points from my full fare ticket? Thanks! Mike

My AGR trip from NOL to BOS will have a bus ride from ALB to BOS. When Amtrak called with the bad news, the agent suggested I call AGR for a refund of the bus portion of the trip. I redeemed 30K points for the two zone bedroom; any thoughts on how much I should ask for to cover the six hours...

I just received my AGR packet for 2010, and the free upgrade/companion coupons have my name and AGR number on them. I gather Amtrak tired of us swapping and sharing coupons. Well, I enjoyed it while it lasted :) Mike

This morning, I was waiting on the track 2&4 platform at New Haven for Train 162 to BOS. I was quite surprised to hear a horn, then look up and see a New Jersey Transit trainset pull up on track two. I could not see the loco, as I was at the other end of the platform. It was a seven car...

While reviewing plans for a trip on the Adirondack this fall, I was trying to remember if I've travelled this route on Amtrak. (I have on a PV) I realized my trip from Montreal to Albany had to be on train 68, so I dug out my old ticket stubs...sure enough, train 68 on 10Jul97. What caught my...

My apologies for the delay in posting the second half of my TR. Thankfully, Saturday morning arrived warm and dry. After breakfast, Rob and I spent a little more time over at the Rochelle RR Park. We saw a few more UP freights, but only one BNSF. After we squared up with the innkeeper, we...

It was a dark and stormy night....wait, I'll save that line for later.... Started my long weekend in the Chicago area on the first Red Line train from Braintree. Arrived at South Station (BOS) at 5:45, handed my bag over to the Red Cap, and climbed the stairs to the Club Acela. The attendant...

The May '09 LSL timetable states sleeper passengers will receive complimetary cold meal service. What should I expect to be offered for dinner? I'll be on 448 next Sunday/Monday :) Thanks! Mike

Saturday 6/21: Met up with AU Forum member Rob Tabern on MBTA train 1002 at Holbrook/Randolph station. Rob had boarded down at Lakeville/Middleborough. We travelled into BOS. After a quick pit stop in the Club Acela (I do enjoy being S+), we ventured outside for our walk to BON. Rob and I...

My trip started out at 5:15AM, on the first redline subway of the day, from Braintree. Arrived BOS half an hour later. With Redcap assistance I boarded train 2153, the 6:15 Acela in FC (courtesy of AGR). Sat on the left side, as usual, to enjoy the water views through Connecticut. The...

I'll be arriving from Scranton, PA at the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Leaving from NYP to BOS. Any suggestions for the trip between the two? Thanks! Mike

Hi! Travelling BOS-NYP-CHI-NOL-NYP-BOS in October. Does the CoNO Diner serve dinner after the 8:00PM departure from CHI (booked in a sleeper)? Thanks in advance! Mike

I'm considering a roundtrip from BOS to STM later this month. Will book first class on the return trip as travel will be later in the day (dinner and beverages). What is provided during an early (0810) departure as far as meals, etc., in first class? Thanks in advance! Mike