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This is the second time I’ve been significantly delayed on the San Joaquins between Martinez and Antioch. Today was 45 minutes. Train personnel ascribe the delays to a computer issue, requiring involvement of the help desk. Today the engineer stated it was a GPS problem. How can GPS...

This was an ongoing problem on my Southwest Chief trip from LA to KC last fall. You wouldn’t think the odor from the upstairs lavatory would carry that far. I’m now thinking you don’t want to be any closer to the center of the car than Roomettes 5 or 6, especially if your nearest and dearest...

Have transition sleepers returned on any Superliner train, with space sold to passengers? If so, which ones? I prefer these cars because you know which side of the train you'll be on.

So I book a sleeping car room for 2 passengers. But the second passenger can’t make it. Can I substitute someone else without fare or points penalty? (This would probably be a points booking.) Thanks!

Last time I checked, there was really no way of knowing which side of the train a given roomette would be on. Has anything changed? Aboard Southwest Chief #4 recently, the attendant swore that even-numbered roomettes were always on the south side. How about #14?

I understand there is no Sightseer Lounge car on the Texas Eagle these days....so what food service is available to coach passengers and what car is it served in? Also, do they force you to sit in specific seats assigned by the crew, even for day rides like Chicago-St. Louis? Thanks...

Why not?

Presumably like most Superliner trains, you have no idea in what direction they will assemble the sleepers (bedrooms first, or the reverse). Or was Brian Rosenwald rehired to provide a newfound consistency? And I guess the transition sleepers aren’t yet being sold?

Right now I have a Viewliner roomette booked for myself. A second passenger may want to join me for part of the itinerary. Qs: Does the second passenger pay the equivalent of a coach fare to be added to the reservation? Of course, coach fares fluctuate so which is the applicable one - the...

Since the roomette charge is presumably the same for one or two persons, is it just a question of the spouse purchasing a coach fare? In my case it may be easier, since the roomette was purchased on points. Can the wife join without any extra charge? If so, how to ticket? Thanks....

I understand the Surfliner cafe menu has been cut back.....can I assume that all-important coffee and tea are unavailable? Maybe no hot food either? And what if any amenities are provided in Business Class? Thanks....

On Train 6, heading east of course, is there a tendency for sleeping cars to be positioned bedrooms first, or vice versa? Are the sleepers at the head of the train or the rear? Thanks....

Not so much where in the consist the car(s) can be found, but rather whether there is a greater likelihood the roomette end of the car will be positioned ahead of the bedroom end. I ask this because I want to be on a certain side of the train for scenery and sun angle purposes. Also, will the...

Using Google Chrome, I can log into my AGR account and see recent points transactions. But when I click the hyperlink to view all transactions, I'm returned to the log-in page. Using Internet Explorer, I can't even log into the AGR site (I get a "page not found".) No problems at other sites...

Are they now operating Fargo to Minot direct, bypassing Devils Lake construction? The work had been delayed from the original start date of October 15.

In the past, Amtrak had an absurd policy that you couldn't pickup your prepaid tickets at a Quik-Trak machine less than 20 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. That's exactly when you most need Quik-Trak over a long line at the manned counter, if the station even has staff. Has Amtrak...

Like all Select Plus members, I receive at least 4 one-class upgrade coupons and 2 companion coupons per year. Frankly, I often don't make much use of them, since I don't live in the Northeast. The coupons are transferable, but aren't supposed to be sold. Accordingly, I'm looking for a...

I think the Eagle is scheduled to operate via C&EI St. Louis-Chicago and v.v. on Saturday 23rd, but not Sunday 24th October? How likely is it that the detour will actually occur on 23rd, or is there some chance it will be called off that date? Thanks....

Formerly Certificate H110, now H114. It requires payment of a full regular, senior, or disabled fare for one person, then the other person rides free - in coach. It is not good for advance-booked sleeper travel, only sleeper upgrades on board. Business or Acela First upgrades require payment...

How late is breakfast typically served on Train 11, the Coast Starlight, traveling through the Bay Area? We'll be boarding at EMY but will need to have the conductor upgrade us to sleeper onboard, before proceeding to the diner. Personal experience requested. Thanks.