cuppb001
Train Attendant
So each day on my way home from work I text that trusty number that gives me train status for 98 and 89. If I see that 89 is atleast an hour or more delayed then I check 98 to see how bad it is delayed. Well last night 89 was delayed almost 2 hours coming into YEM SC. With the Meteor only delayed an hour I am able to catch 98 in SAV to YEM and catch 89 back. (Usually a 10-15 min layover. $15 each way point run. Catch dinner on 98 eat it on 89 home) If 89 is running on time the connection is not possible. Ok back to my point. About 10 mins outside of YEM the conductor informs me that 89 picked up lost time and has the station slot for YEM ahead of 98. She told me though not to worry that they will work something out. Well I don't know how they did it but 98 ended up approaching YEM from the outside track and let the passengers off on the street. After 98 pulled away, 89 approached on the track closest to the station stopping on the platform. How did the Amtrak conductor have the power to further delay 89 and coordinate a track change with CSX on such last minute notice and allow me to make my connection? She went way above and beyond her call of duty. I attempted to offer her gratuity which she politely refused.
Side Note: The diner on 98 had beautiful flowers on each table. The LSA said she bought them personally.
Side Note: The diner on 98 had beautiful flowers on each table. The LSA said she bought them personally.
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