Question about Business Class on Maple Leaf trains (NFS-NYP)

[tjemartin]

Hello,

I've been travelling on Amtrak on a regular basis for the last couple of years now mostly going from NFS to WIL and visa versa. I just came back from an Amtrak trip to WIL last week. I am planning another trip for around Christmas time and just wanted to know for anyone who has traveled on the Maple Leaf route, does the Maple Leaf trains even have a business class car?

I have never seen a business class car on that route before, even though I've been the option to purchase a business class ticket for the ML on amtrak's website (although I haven't paid much attention either when on the train).

Reason why I ask although I love riding Amtrak, I find that their coach seats on the Maple Leaf can be a little uncomfortable sometimes (even more so than the Northeast Regional trains), not sure if anyone else has experienced this as well. I've heard that the business class seats are a little more comfortable.

I would like to try riding the ML's business class for my next trip, but just wanted to ask about it before purchasing my ticket.

Thank you

 

[Swadian Hardcore]

Yes, you should try out the ML's Business Class. There is no BC car because it's part of the cafe car. But they have 1-2 seating that's very comfortable and drinks are close, too. If it's not too expensive, which it usually isn't, then go for it.

 

[the_traveler]

On that route and for that distance, and especially with the ex-Metroliner Club Car being used on that train, I would certainly consider BC!

 

[pennyk]

I went BC on the Maple Leaf from NYP to Toronto last December, and thought it was worth the extra money I spent.