Amtrak Watcher
Lead Service Attendant
I suppose it looks like I’m picking on the Texas Eagle, but the illusion comes from the fact that I rode to Texas Eagle more than all other trains combined: I live in Dallas. Though only anecdotal, my relatively limited experience with other trains suggests there has been an increase in nastiness there too. My baseline experience of 3 years ago is similar to what AMTRAK-P42 suggests, about 1 bad trip in 25. My recent experience suggests this has increased to about one bad trip in 15 or 20 with the new appearance of these occasional almost criminal incidents. Further, I agree with Amfleet’s observation about the Sunset Limited, the Texas Eagle, and other “troubled” routes, and note that things seem slightly worse on the them than on Amtrak in general. Finally, Bill Haithcoat’s remarks on the criminal character of some of the incidents has forced me to rethink my stand. I am composing a letter to Mr. Gunn, with all the names and details, today. I shall keep this forum informed. I am including, in my letter, my own experience with the Three Rivers, which is just as Amfleet Fan says, a welcome oasis in a desert of compromise. I'll suggest Mr. Gunn looks there as a start.