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Here in the UK, the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation - for those who don't know) are transmitting a series of 15 minute programmes on BBC Radio 4 (one of our main national radio stations) celebrating 100 years of the NYC Subway. If you want to listen go to...

We’ve just returned from a two week holiday in the US, using the USA Rail Pass. This pass is available to us, as non-US citizens, allowing 15 days’ unlimited travel on Amtrak for $295. We flew from London to New York City, and then took a circular rail trip via Washington DC, New Orleans, Los...

I live in London, UK and we will be touring the States by Amtrak using the USA Rail Pass from April 16 to May 2. With one exception, we have made all sleeper reservations. We've decided we want to experience coach class travel on the Lake Shore Limited and still need to book seats for this leg...

Why is the wesbound Sunset Limited invariably so heavily delayed? I understand that Amtrak mostly operate on freight owned tracks, but why delays of 6,8 and even 12 hours? What plans are there to deal with this? I'm interesting because in April I'm coming over from the UK to do travel Amtrak...

In April, I'm flying from London, UK to New York for a two week holiday in the US. Once in the US, I'll be travelling from NYC to LA and back. Out via New Orleans and the Sunset Limited. Return via the South West Chief and Chicago. Bought a US Rail Pass (for non-americans only) and upgraded to...