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  1. J

    Amtrak Status Maps - Schedules Summary

    Thank you for this helpful information.
  2. J

    Breakfast at Train Origination

    It has been several years since I took the Crescent out of New Orleans at 7am and can't remember if they served breakfast. I am thinking they did but not sure. Thanks.
  3. J

    Amsnag Alert emails

    I spoke too soon earlier, I have gotten 2 more today.
  4. J

    Amsnag Alert emails

    Thanks Paul for taking care of this and thanks for all the work and info you provide through Amsnag.
  5. J

    Amsnag Alert emails

    I haven't used the fare alert in awhile and have been getting these emails. They are annoying and hope someone can take care of the problem. I use Amsnag regularly and have found it to be very helpful. Thanks in advance to Paul or whomever can stop these.
  6. J

    Discount fare restrictions

    My mistake. I just got through with AGR for over 3 hours rebooking the SS and adjustments for no dining car. I misread what I thought to be another bad new policy. Next time I will take a deep breath before ranting.
  7. J

    Discount fare restrictions

    I may have missed this since my last booking, but I now see that discount fares, i.e. Senior, AAA, NARP, etc., are only good if you ride coach. I have always been able to use the senior discount when booking bedroom accommodations or business class. Boy, all these new changes with points...
  8. J

    Silver Star has new Café menu and no diner

    You're right JoeBas.
  9. J

    Silver Star has new Café menu and no diner

    I am anxious to see if this menu actually exist and has the items listed. Took the SS in Sept. w/o the diner and there was suppose to be better selections then but there was not. Taking several family members in June thinking the diner would be back but very frustrated they have permanently...
  10. J

    Silver Star Dining Car Gone

    I was advised by Amtrak that they have now permanently removed the dining car from the Silver Star. I really hate that decision and hope it is not a trend for things to come.
  11. J

    Silver Service

    Thanks for all the input. All I know is that I took the SS in September with no diner and it was not enjoyable without the diner. I take LD trains often, always in sleeper, and the diner is a much needed service. I am taking several family members on the SS in June and I certainly hope the...
  12. J

    Silver Service

    I just noticed an update on Amtrak site that now the dining car will not be on the Silver Star through April 30, 2016. Does anyone know why?
  13. J

    Silver Star sleeper update

    I have reservations on Silver Star roomette in September and just got an email from Amtrak advising that they are running a test from July 1 through Jan 31, 2016 eliminating the diner car. Sleeping passengers can opt to buy food in the Café/Lounge car. They have adjusted fare on the rooms...
  14. J

    Sunset Limited trip to San Francisco

    Don't know if this helps but I just noticed the Amtrak site for reservations using points states that connections to another train or bus are excluded.
  15. J

    Acela First Class - Worth it?

    Thanks for your help. One other question, does the Acela 2164 NYP to BOS leaving at 3pm serve a meal?
  16. J

    Acela First Class - Worth it?

    Thanks for the info. Helps in the planning.
  17. J

    Acela First Class - Worth it?

    I am planning on taking Acela 2159 leaving BOS at 9:15am and arriving NYP at 12:45pm. Will I get breakfast and lunch in first class?
  18. J

    Is Amsnag Down again?

    I haven't used Amsnag lately and was thankfully surprised to find the new features. This makes a useful resource even better. Thanks to those responsible.
  19. J

    Update on Seattle King Street Station Restoration

    Wow. With the terrible on time record of the EB this summer and now to read this, I can't wait for my SEA to CHI travel next month.
  20. J

    Empire Builder Delays and Service Disruption?

    Thanks for the info. Hopefully the work will be done. I'm not going until mid August.
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