I reread some replies to questions about guaranteed connections and would like to hear from anyone who, with sleeper accommodation booked, has actually experienced being on a train (more specifically the CStarlight) that has not made a connection.
When did you realise the train was too late to connect with the Empire Builder (or other train)? OK, I know - after having to wait three hours at Emeryville!! Serious please!!
Were you told or did you have to figure it out for yourself?
What was the procedure for either catching up with the EB, etc or being accommodated for the night?
Were you offered any chance of getting a sleeper on the train the following day?
Were you offered an upgrade if the equivalent booked accommodation was not available? Or did you have to settle for coach?
From what I reread, I assume that some people are bussed from stations which are on the route before the connecting station e.g. Portland. I'd never considered that that would be the way they "caught up!" I assumed they would have to chase the train after it had left Portland. Would like to hear how you managed. We don't like the idea of missing that connection - which seems inevitable - and having to spend two nights trying to rest our creaking bones in coach seating! Thanks.
When did you realise the train was too late to connect with the Empire Builder (or other train)? OK, I know - after having to wait three hours at Emeryville!! Serious please!!
Were you told or did you have to figure it out for yourself?
What was the procedure for either catching up with the EB, etc or being accommodated for the night?
Were you offered any chance of getting a sleeper on the train the following day?
Were you offered an upgrade if the equivalent booked accommodation was not available? Or did you have to settle for coach?
From what I reread, I assume that some people are bussed from stations which are on the route before the connecting station e.g. Portland. I'd never considered that that would be the way they "caught up!" I assumed they would have to chase the train after it had left Portland. Would like to hear how you managed. We don't like the idea of missing that connection - which seems inevitable - and having to spend two nights trying to rest our creaking bones in coach seating! Thanks.