Durham57
Train Attendant
The CZ was 2 1/2 hours late from Chicago on June 2. Arrived at the station at 7:30 a.m. for 8:05 a.m. departure sans breakfast or coffee. We were expecting to be among the passengers toward the end of breakfast call. When 9:30 passed, we gave up all hope for breakfast on the train, but at least the coffee in our sleeper car would be waiting. Imagine our surprise when Denver station offered only a coke machine and candy/chips machine. In desperation we ate candy bars at 9:00 and counted the minutes until boarding and finally having our cups of hot coffee.
Boarded at 10:30 a.m., got to the top of the stairs on our sleeper, coffee urn unplugged and cold...no coffee! Our attendant explained that from now on, the new policy will be no coffee after 9:30 a.m. Amtrak wants its sleeper passengers to buy coffee in the cafe car. It seems this is another one of the "amenities" Amtrak is dropping.
So, be aware that while the station is still under construction, there is no coffee and pastry kiosk available. There will be no sleeper coffee available for late boarding passengers. I sense a rebellion in the near future!
Boarded at 10:30 a.m., got to the top of the stairs on our sleeper, coffee urn unplugged and cold...no coffee! Our attendant explained that from now on, the new policy will be no coffee after 9:30 a.m. Amtrak wants its sleeper passengers to buy coffee in the cafe car. It seems this is another one of the "amenities" Amtrak is dropping.
So, be aware that while the station is still under construction, there is no coffee and pastry kiosk available. There will be no sleeper coffee available for late boarding passengers. I sense a rebellion in the near future!