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Hi everyone, I've never taken a northeast regional train before and was wondering if you have any tips for me. The Amtrak site is down right now, so I can't research the different trains for that route, so that's why I'm asking such a general question. I hope you don't mind! Thanks for any...

Hi everyone, I'm thinking about a trip on the Coast Starlight (LAX to SEA). I know they no longer have the Pacific Parlour Car, but was wondering if they still do anything special/different than on other long-distance routes. I remember reading wine tastings and movies? Does anyone know what...

Hi everyone, I'd like to take a trip on the Empire Builder (SEA to CHI, probably) and stop for a few days at Glacier National Park. I've researched past threads, and I think the consensus is that the ride is more scenic going west to east (due to timing). If you've ridden the EB both ways, do...

Hi everyone, I'm taking the California Zephyr - Chicago to Emeryville (#5) and was assigned roomette 023. I know that's in the transition car, and looked at diagrams that have it right next to the toilet. I called to see if I could switch, and they put me in 021 so I wouldn't be next to the...

I was browsing topics and thought I read something about no dinner on the City of New Orleans train out of Chicago? Did I misunderstand, or do they no longer serve dinner to sleeper passengers boarding in Chicago?

Hi everyone, Due to the fire on a Louisiana bridge, I'm being bussed from Jackson MS to New Orleans. I'll probably miss lunch on the train. The Amtrak agent said they'd give passengers time to eat lunch in Jackson before bussing them to points farther south, and that there was a cafeteria at...

I had no idea the menu for the CONO has changed so much. I'm taking a trip (southbound) in February and am wondering now if it's worth it. Is there a chance it will revert back by then? So disappointed. :( Journey

I recently redeemed points for roomettes for a Feb. trip on the CONO (before I read about the menu changes... but that's a whole 'nother issue). Under the new system, I'd use fewer points. Could I (should I?) see if they can reverse the points and re-redeem when the changes take effect in...

I'm second-guessing myself - my flight is scheduled to arrive at O'Hare around 9:30 am. If all goes well, that leaves plenty time to get to Union Station via the metro and on a train departing at 2:00 pm, but now I'm worried about flight delays, etc. Can you reassure me that I'm worrying for...

Hi everyone, If the California Zephyr is late arriving in Emeryville, a bus will meet us there no matter what, right? If we transfer to San Francisco late (11:00 pm or later at the Fisherman's Wharf stop), would it be safe to walk about 10-15 minutes to my hotel? Would there be taxis at the...

Just returned from a trip that required very long flights. The whole time I just kept thinking... "I wish I was on a train instead!" Just one overnight in a sleeper has ruined me for other forms of transportation. ;)

Does anyone know the email address for the Amtrak Insider guy (is it Anthony?) that posts in social media forums (message boards, etc.) on behalf of Amtrak? I'd like to ask him a few questions about an event I'm planning.

From what I've read, a free companion coach ticket is good for roundtrip fare as long as it's booked like that from the beginning. Right? It doesn't work the same way with reward travel, right? Even if booked as a roundtrip fare (Chicago to New Orleans, New Orleans to Chicago, for example)...

I just wanted to thank everyone for answering my questions about train travel, and to let you know I've finally taken my first overnight train. It was the City of New Orleans from Chicago to New Orleans. It was just wonderful - the service, the sense of peace and just being in the moment, the...

Hi everyone, If the coach portion of my fare is lower, but the roomette portion is higher, will Amtrak refund the difference in lower coach fare without adjusting the roomette portion to the higher price?

Hi everyone, I like to research things and hope I understand the SWC & Grand Canyon options correctly. My questions are: 1. After riding the train to Flagstaff or Williams Junction, is taking "The Train" overkill? Does the convenience of it outweigh the cost? Or is there a good hotel within...

Hi everyone, I've booked a roomette on the California Zephyr #5 on a Monday in mid-May and have some questions: - The cost of my roomette/upgrade was $465 total. I was expecting it to be more, so this is great, but now I'm worrying that maybe there's something undesirable about traveling on a...