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FWIW you wrote that on Monday and I had terrible issues with the VIA website the same day! (And am in Canada, fwiw.) I wonder if it changed (have not finished thread catch up yet...).

I just rode that route in large part. Cold food and hot drinks, but I don't remember hot food options. (I have not been in business class.) One issue I had: you needed to be where the cart started to have a bunch of options - by the time the cart got to me it was very limited. There are...

Having spent many hours on European trains that share space with strangers, I still like it as a budget option. (The way 'youth' hostels vs hotels work?) But of course these days, with a pandemic still romping through the globe, that isn't ideal. I *really* want to try a sleeper up here in...

I'd say that may be an age-related thing. For example: youth hostels... yes older people use them, but only if they are interested in a budget option with shared space. I traveled all over Europe with a friend in couchettes and they were the perfect option. That was many years ago and I wouldn't...

Agree with @joelkfla - having crossed the country three times on 7 services in roomettes, I would ONLY want to share it with someone I was close to, and even then it would be a tight fit. Roomettes are ideal for a solo traveler. The cost may be a bit high, but I found it fairly reasonable in...

Well that was short-lived. I paid under $6 in CA and now there is no station around for less than $6/gallon and though I haven't seen $7 yet, I have to say that was QUITE the jump in the past week+. Greedy oil companies just going nuts. Lucky you if you are a shareholder, I suppose.

All still correct as of my land crossing at Lansdowne/Thousand Islands last Friday the 6th! I barely had to answer questions, everything was linked to my Nexus. And, happily... I was pleased not to have to give a quarantine plan like last time, though I am very lucky and do have a place I can...

I have been paying around $4/gal for premium in the Northeast US (varies, sometimes under $4 sometimes maybe $4.25, in NY+MA+VT). I came home to California this week - Bay Area where I grew up - and went to get gas today at Costco. Bearing in mind it is a good discount, I was pretty shocked to...

Thanks for all the replies, all helpful and Barb here super helpful as that was my only thought that might be useful... I used to do NE Regional a bunch but am not really near big cities now. Cheers all!

I'm chiming in here because I have a similar question but am reluctant to start a new thread. I have been reading the Amtrak site about redeeming points and it is... less than clear. I am not currently an Acela user, just have done long distance trains since COVID started. I have done three...

Sorry missed this... yes but private. I don't want to post it but DM me and I can share a link?

I have great video of the Zephyr from the window... I held it right up to the glass if there was any reflection, but if I kept my corridor curtains shut and lights off I often didn't need to. My Rockies and Sierra footage turned out GREAT! :-) And not even with a super fancy smartphone. I also...

Same though not a circular, a cross country. I am time rich so can do it slowly in shorter segments but curious if anyone can say about how much an upgrade to roommette from coach costs? Let's say on a leg from maybe Omaha to Denver? (random cities, will happily accept any samples of upgrade prices)

Sorry it was unclear - I wasn't addressing the OP as much as the folks not understanding the int'l mobile phone thing. (Oddly only just saw this.) Hope the OP got everything sorted out! I'd reiterate for me phoning is tedious and in-person is infinitely better. :-)

Holy cannoli that must have been awful for the passengers AND train crew. Ugh. I don't know enough to understand how "rescue" locos work but it sounds like I'd agree with @Amtrak25 ... no excuse for that length of failure.

The 215 number he gave she'd probably (almost certainly) be able to call, but the 800 number would NOT work from a UK phone, roaming or not... trust me I have used both my US & UK phones in both (opposite) countries. You can only call from a domestic number in the same country. If I want to call...

I feel pretty sure that - like I said - you usually cannot call an 800 or 0800 (etc) number from an international phone. It has to come from a domestic number. That said, you are MUCH better off going in person. I had a bunch of weather cancels recently and this was the best way to resolve...

Hi, I lived in the UK as an American for 15+ years and the whole freephone/toll free thing makes life tricky for sure! I used to use Skype for both since it allowed free calls to free numbers, but not sure it still does? Regardless I have had so much trouble calling Amtrak (LONG holds or ask for...

It is possible and it is ok! I had AA Platinum for many years early 2000s and I thought I would miss it but I don't... the benefits were downgraded, and the upgrades few and far between. Alaska is great and paying a little for the better seats is worth it IMHO. I can pay for a lounge if I want...

I came to say this! I have spent 30 years now driving across from Boston or NY to Kingston... (tip: GET NEXUS!) I would absolutely suggest the drive to Kingston where you can park at the VIA station and train to Ottawa which I have done and was great. Good way to get to Montreal too. :-)