Chicago Metropolitan Lounge
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old/current one is definitely open, just meant the one that is begin built.
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Last date given for opening the new lounge was June 2016. Haven't heard any changes or updates.
tim49424
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Same here. I'd overheard the attendant back in February say June 1. I've heard somewhere they won't be ready by then. I'm anxiously keeping my eye out for updates and am heading down there shortly after it opens.
TylerP42
Conductor
It's due to open sometime in June. They've been moving the date back and forward for awhile now.
Yeah, but when somebody posted the June 1st date I got all hopeful.
Last I heard was the last day for the old lounge is June 12th. I'll be at Union Station the 12th so will see I guess.
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Acela150
Super Buff
In Chat tonight RRBill had mentioned that he was in the current Met Lounge and stated that the new one doesn't seem to be close to ready. As we like to say on the railroad... Stand By..
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we will be going through CHI on the 20th of June so due hope the new Lounge has been opened by then, but these projects always seem to take longer than was initially planned.
Chicago + Amtrak= ??????????
The answer is Blowing in the Wind!
The answer is Blowing in the Wind!
TylerP42
Conductor
I've been personally inside the new metro lounge twice, and they are making a lot of progress in short time. Trust me, it will be ready by Early Summer 2016. Didn't necessarily say June, but they're shooting for June.
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Trainmans daughter
OBS Chief
Me too! Arriving on the CZ that day. We'll probably see each other, but without knowing the secret AU handshake, we'll pass right by each other (hopefully in the new lounge) without even knowing it.
Funny thing. My uncle and I will be leaving out on the CZ that day.
Ziv
Conductor
rtabern
Conductor
The last day for the old lounge will be Sunday, June 12th. The new lounge opens on Monday, June 13th. Confirmed by several Amtrak sources yesterday.
Cool. Thanks
Not that I doubt you or your sources Rob, but I wouldn't make a Special trip to Chicago based in this Date being the Official Opening!
After all, it's Amtrak and Chicago!
After all, it's Amtrak and Chicago!
tim49424
Engineer
Agreed. Sources may be reliable and dates may be "solid" but stuff happens. Myself, I'm going to wait until it's open to venture down there and check it out. I don't want to be disappointed by being a day or two early due to unforeseen circumstances.
rtabern
Conductor
Exactly. Take what was said with a grain of salt. We just happened to be walking by the construction entrance in the Great Hall just as two contractors were leaving. They let us peek our heads inside, but would not allow photos. It's looking nice (workers were working on the staircase between levels of the lounge). They still have A LOT of work if it's going to be done in a month... but I would say it's do-able. Most of the major walls, etc. are up with drywall... it will depend on how long the cosmetic stuff with take.
thanks for the update!
Ryan
Court Jester
If you're in the Amtrak Fans Facebook group, a guy posted a picture or two within the last week or so.
(Paul Sanders, 5 May if you're looking)
(Paul Sanders, 5 May if you're looking)
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Same here!
I would not make a special trip but it is in the way home from work for me so it would be easy for me to use my select plus card to go in and look.
mycalpal
Train Attendant
I will be arriving in Chicago on the Empire Builder on June 17th, connecting to the Lake Shore Limited so perhaps I will get to see the new Metropolitan Lounge if it is open! Great news!
