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I was riding the Keystone to Philadelphia this morning. I noticed they’re tearing up the trackway around one of the platforms of the Lancaster station. Any idea what’s going on? Are they preparing for more service on the Keystone line?

I’m bringing my newborn niece with me for her first Amtrak ride soon. It will be a Keystone ride to NYP from Elizabethtown roundtrip. She’s already on the reservation as a free-riding infant. She has her Amtrak onesie. Any suggestions from anyone?

Currently on my Viewliner 2, all of the toilets are out of service!! And a couple of passengers are not, understandably, happy campers. I’ve never heard of this issue happening on the sleepers, especially the brand new VL2s. Can they fix this problem enroute?

I just came off riding Silver Star 91. I don’t know if it’s just random bad luck. But this is the 2nd time in a row that I have taken this train and there have been people “trashing” the coach restrooms. On this trip, the Conductor came over the intercom and sounded P.O’d: “People are clogging...

I’ve been watching freights near my home, and lately I have been seeing a lone locomotive stuck in the middle of just about every freight train. I live along NS tracks. It appears this locomotive has no engineer, but is likely remotely controlled. What is the purpose of having this locomotive...

I'm traveling on Acela Business Class from BWI to PHL next month and would like to use one of my upgrade coupons to upgrade to First Class. But, for some odd reason, it is not allowing me to do this. Does anyone know why? The coupon is valid for a one-way upgrade from Business to First Class on...

So, I’m only 500 TQP away from renewing my select status for 2023. I am taking a Keystone trip from Elizabethtown to Philadelphia in December on cash when I take my great sleeper trip to Florida on the Star with points. However, I just booked an impromptu trip from NYP to ELT for Monday because...

I was waiting for my Keystone to Philadelphia this morning. I saw #605 pull into Elizabethtown. It had the usual 5 coaches, but also had a cafe car on the rear plus an additional electric engine on the back. What’s this about? Are they thinking of adding food service on the Keystones? 605...

It’s been over a year since that trestle in Siskiyou County, CA was damaged by the Lava wildfire. As a result, my Coast Starlight trip that took place last September was in jeopardy. However, the saints of UP miraculously were able to repair the bridge and burnt track a month ahead of schedule...

I was reading that one of the barriers to restarting Adirondack service to Montreal is the poor shape of the Rouses Point single track. 1. Condition of the CN Rouses Point Sub from Southwark (near St. Lambert) to Rouses Point. For CN it is effectively a low speed industrial lead. It hasn't...

I’m planning to be at Union Station tomorrow at 6:30 AM. I will have no luggage. The Pennsylvanian leaves at 7:30. Is that a good time?

Well, I’m booked on The Star in May 2023. Now my parents want to tag along; they had a blast on the Coast Starlight last year when we went from Seattle to Los Angeles. I’ve already booked myself a Roomette for the trip from Philadelphia to Miami. I want them to have their own potty and shower...

I’m looking to take a “spur of the moment” trip on the Pennsylvanian early next month from Pittsburgh to Elizabethtown. Should I opt for Coach or Business Class? I know I get an extra point bonus for Business Class with my AGR World MC, but I’m not sure of the amenities and legroom. Thoughts?

I decided to pay cash for my May 2023 trip to Miami from Philadelphia via Elizabethtown. It cost $489 for a Roomette on The Star which is actually the cost it would be to fly from PHL to Miami in Economy if I were to buy 2 seats. Getting there should be half the fun, not 2/3 the stress. I’m in...

I am taking my parents on another great train trip in May 2023. This time, it will be from good ol’ Elizabethtown, PA to Miami. I want to get them a Bedroom and myself a Roomette. They had a blast on the Coast Starlight last year, and they want another train ride to kick off our transatlantic...

I went to Erie this past weekend to visit family, and I stopped by Union Station. This had to really be grand back in the day. I’m not sure if this is even a staffed station, considering both Lake Shores stop in the morning (49 at 2 am and 48 at 710 AM). But, it’s the only stop between Cleveland...

I am a Select AGR MEMBER. I had originally booked a trip back in January for December on the Star going from Philadelphia to Kissimmee in a Roomette. I have earned a lot of points, so I decided to splurge for a Bedroom. The dedicated AGR agent I spoke to upgraded me to a Bedroom at no additional...

I booked a trip on The Star (91) for December about two months ago. I will be in Car 9110. Will that be a Viewliner 2?

My flight for Philadelphia gets in at 4:00. Should I take the Septa R1 train to 30th Street? I have back issues and don’t want the hassle of the luggage. Plus, Philadelphia is a rather dangerous place. Suggestions?

What are the hours for ClubAcela in Philadelphia? I’m supposed to arrive at 5:30 PM but my connection to the Keystone does leave until 9:35 PM. I’d like to spend as much time in ClubAcela as possible; there are a lot of unsavory characters at 30th Street.