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    Tier status extended/bumped

    Out of curiosity what’s everyone last names who got status being short? My last name begins with a W so maybe that’s why I haven’t received it yet.
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    Careers with Amtrak

    I still get notices from Amtrak for OBS positions and they are now offering $12.5k bonuses for new LSAs.
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    Careers with Amtrak

    When I was going thru the process my HR liaison after 3 weeks of back and forth with the adjudication board, informed that they were all new. She actually filed a complaint with her boss because of how slow and ridiculous their requirements were towards new hires. In my case a 7 year old DUI was...
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    Upgrade/Companion/Lounge Coupons: seeking, available, questions

    Select plus and executive plus get access to the lounge regardless of class of service. Ticket just has to be same day departure or arrival.
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    What does your Forum User Name mean?

    I used to write graffiti and Arson451 was my handle. Arson because a huge wall piece is known as a burner. 451 because that’s the temperature in Fahrenheit that paper burns.
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    Upgrade/Companion/Lounge Coupons: seeking, available, questions

    Acela 1st class gets lounge access. A regular Acela seat does not.
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    Expected state of Amtrak for the summer and fall travel season (2022)

    I am currently waiting for my conditional offer to become permanent. I started the process back in January for an LSA position. It’s beyond ridiculous that it takes this long to fill spots where people are needed. The adjudication board has had my application for almost 4 weeks and their hang up...
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    Careers with Amtrak

    I’m still going thru the process and I started it back in January. The process is unbelievably slow. In this order is how it’s going: apply 2. Zoom interview If they like you you’ll receive a conditional offer at this point. 3. Strength test 4. Drug test 5. Full physical and blood work. 6...
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    New Member in DC

    LSA. I just finished on the necessary steps and I'm currently awaiting for the conditional offer to become permanent.
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    Careers with Amtrak

    So here’s been my hiring experience, it’s probably a little different as I live in DC. I applied for every OBS position in January. I then had an interview for en route coach cleaner. I was offered the job two days later, but after the first interview I received an email to do a physical for...
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    AGR extending tier status

    If you have the app it shows your select plus status.
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    AGR extending tier status

    I spoke with Amtrak yesterday and asked about my select plus status expiring 2/28/2022 ( I qualified 2/27/2021) and not receiving my card. The agent I spoke with informed me because I qualified so late in the year I would receive a card stating the 2/28/2022 expiration. My actual expiration date...
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    Questions about becoming OBS Trainee

    Thank you so much! I can’t thank you enough for sharing all this information.
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    Questions about becoming OBS Trainee

    @pennyk , can you also explain how time off works for LSA if you’re traveling 100% while working? As well as PTO? Also how do the travel benefits work? I know it’s a lot to ask, but I’m just trying to get a complete picture of the whole operations and benefits. Thank you!
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    Questions about becoming OBS Trainee

    In order not to start a new thread I'm going to piggyback off this one as 1sgt used to say. I recently interview for an OBS position, but after the interview I received an email to do a physical for LSA. Since I was expecting to be considered for this position I didn't ask any questions in...
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    Boarding Acela at a station later than the one ticketed

    Your ticket would be cancelled. I did a mileage run from DC to Philly last year to guarantee select plus status and because my train into Philly was late I missed my original return back to DC. I had booked them as one ways and it was a cluster to get booked for the next Acela back to DC without...
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    New Member in DC

    Hey everyone new member down in DC. I’ve been taking the train since the late 80’s and recently qualified for select plus this past year. Figured it was time to join like minded souls. I’m also interviewing for OBS positions next week as it’s time to transition from chef life!
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