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I wonder if the renewed rule will allow exceptions for passengers in sleeping cars with the door shut. I don't have a problem with wearing a mask when moving about the train etc., but if I have to keep the curtain shut when unmasked that would ruin the trip, especially if it is a long one...

Amtrak trains leaving after Saturday morning (e.g. City of New Orleans) are listed as "sold out" until Tuesday. I wonder if this actually means they may not run due to the storm.

In Amtrak's refund policies it is indicated that on a 20 percent cancellation fee there is a minimum of $5 and a maximum of $100. Has anyone had any experience with this? I am wondering, for example, if someone booked a $2000.00 sleeper trip and had to cancel, whether the cancellation fee...

My wife and I are planning to ride the Crescent with two roomettes one direction and a bedroom the other direction. We each plan to take two bags, with everything being within the size limit of Amtrak's carry on policy. I can't remember if there is any extra baggage storage room on Viewliner...

I'm looking to ride from New York to Boston soon and am interested in the advantages of Acela over Regional (other than the obvious factor of speed). I'd also like input as to whether it is worth it to book first class on Acela versus business class (what are the differences in seats and perks)?

I just noticed a promotion of up to 25 percent bonus when buying points. I haven't bought any since the new AGR came in. Is this a deal worth fooling with? Also, what is the "exchange rate" when buying points (dollars to points?)

Does anyone have any experience with the Meridian, MS Amtrak station long term parking? We are looking to drive there and ride the Crescent to New York sometime. Amtrak says there is long term parking, but it would be nice to hear if someone has knowledge of it or has used it.

The wife and I are considering a fall foliage trip, getting to New York, thence Vermonter and maybe renting a car at Montpelier. Any thoughts on whether the Vermonter is the best route into the general area, lodging ideas, tourist destinations, how to best see the fall colors, RR museums and...

There is a lot of talk in the news about a potential government shut down at the end of September. As I recall, Amtrak has stated in the past that it would keep running in the event of a government shutdown. I hope this is still the case. Anybody have the scoop on this question?

I am looking at a possible scenario of Memphis to the New England area, winding up in Boston for the beginning of the return trip. I would leave Boston for New York in the morning to connect to the Crescent to New Orleans, thence City of New Orleans back to Memphis. What are the chances of...

I am looking at a trip that would begin at Memphis, TN, thence Chicago and Capitol Limited to Washington, DC with Regional train to New York, and Vermonter to Montpelier, VT. The connection at New York requires an overnight but is less than 24 hours. Will Guest Rewards do this for me on a 2...

We plan to take the Crescent from Atlanta to New Orleans and return, and will be gone probably four nights. Any recommendations for parking?

I am trying to remember how much it costs to buy 10,000 points and what fee is charged for transfer of points from another account. Thanks!

I just returned from a trip to Frisco where I went Memphis-Chicago-Los Angeles-San Francisco, then San Francisco-Chicago-Memphis. Some of you may remember the trouble I had with getting a two zone guest rewards on the segment involving the Chief: it wanted to book me no further than Oakland...

Regarding the "two bag limit," if you are traveling in a Superliner sleeper, does anyone know if it is permissible to take an extra bag (a smaller overnight bag that will fit in the roomette) in addition to the two bags that you store downstairs?

The wife and I are taking a trip soon and the menus all seem similar this year. At lunch I can handle the salad or the burger but some of the other stuff just doesn't appeal to me, and I would like some variety since we are riding several trains. I have enjoyed the "griddled cheese" sandwich...

We are assigned rooms 17 and 18 on the CZ. This sounds like rooms in the transition sleeper. I have only ridden in such one time. Where are the showers and restrooms in this car? (Not complaining, just curious!)

My Wife and I are going on a trip to San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf, from Memphis via S W Chief Chicago to Los Angeles, thence Coast Starlight. The system won't book this route all the way to San Francisco, but will book it to Oakland (Jack London) or Emeryville. I booked the guest rewards to...

I have been a Guest Rewards member for a while, and my wife just joined. I already bought my limit of points this year, but she has not. She has received a promotional offer for 30% extra points if bought by the end of April. I know that if she transfers points to me that she has earned...

I have been a guest rewards member for a while, and my wife just joined. If she accumulates points and wants to give them to me, how much does that cost and how does it work? Is there any restriction on her buying points and then transferring them to me, if I have already bought points this...