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Simply said, the 10/40 cars (transition cars) don't have much space space, and any such changes require union approval as much as rolling stock, public health and regulatory approvals. Engineering and various approvals takes time and money.

Roomettes on the "A" end--usually classified as B/T rooms--can and are periodically used as revenue space. Placing roomettes on the lower level would take away the conductor's space, not to mention make it more difficult for OBS to function. Space is a premium in these cars. Don't forget...

Service reliability and costs to maintain equipment should drive what is retained and rehabilitated (or not). Other factors would include effiency as well as environmental compliance. Some decisions are not vested with Amtrak, as some the locomotives are owned by CalTrans. Sadly, rehabilitation...

1. Is there a need to have a commissary? 2. If necessary, what will be the intended menu? 3. Complexity and level of support will drive equipment and layout. 3.5 access to water and wastewater. 4. New or existing construction. 5. Regulatory approvals.

FDA is an Operating Division (OPDIV) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), so technically the Department is involved.

Amtrak equipment has a certificate of sanitary construction issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Amtrak is also subject to the regulations issued by FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) and rules made by the Office of Interstate...

The Pioneer--like the Portland Rose and the City of Portland of Union Pacific fame--was an important part of Eastern Oregon, especially in harsh winters in the Columbia Gorge and snow on the Blue Mountains. When I-84 was blocked, the Pioneer often went through. Many times, I-84 would have...