When is Sleeping Car returning to WAS-BOS overnight train?

[jis]

I have heard a rumor from a usually trustworthy source of rumors that the official formal announcement is likely to be on Monday. Until then fingers crossed. But remember, at present it is a rumor.

 

[me_little_me]

Jis is rumored to say that it is a rumor that the rumor about the official announcement is rumored to be Monday.

Did I get that right?

 

[AmtrakBlue]

I saw the “rumor” in writing on a FB post. Supposedly a reply to someone that stated 65/66/67 would have the sleepers between WAS and BOS starting April 5th.
Plus our own Rebel Rider posted to keep our eyes open. RR is a trustworthy poster.

 

[jis]

A rumor posted on the internet is still a rumor until there is an official announcement. Just because it is on Facebook does not make it any less of a rumor Otherwise Trump would still be our President

 

[Palmetto]

Check out the other thread on this topic. The price is posted.

 

[railiner]

Me too. All stashed away with the rest of my Amtrak stash.

Sadly, when I moved from Queens to Florida last year, I had to dispose of most of my 'collection'.

 

[jis]

Check out the other thread on this topic. The price is posted.

I actually checked with Amtrak. Their response was that there is such a rumor. There will be an official announcement when it becomes official.

It is currently not in the reservation system. It will appear there if and when it becomes official.

The $340 fare on and after April 5 in the reservation system is for a two train connection with BOS - NYP on an Acela BC at 9:10am and then a regular LD train Roomette NYP to WAS. I checked.

Having said all that I have good reasons to believe that it will come to pass and will likely be announced on Monday. But it has not officially yet.

 

[Cal]

This is great news. I assume it'll use Viewliner II's as well, if it happens?

 

[Exvalley]

So what are the guesses as to the fares? Will there be fare buckets as with other routes?

I am predicting that roomettes will be about $320. Bedrooms for $750.

 

[jis]

Sadly, when I moved from Queens to Florida last year, I had to dispose of most of my 'collection'.

I am sure I have lost some treasures in each of my moves. But there are now two designated boxes that always move with me. They contain treasures like the specially embossed tumblers that Indian Railways (Eastern Railway) gave to each passenger of the First year of operation of the Rajdhani Express from Kolkata to New Delhi and back back in 1969-70, and even older card tickets that got embossed with the date on which they were issued, and such other otherwise useless nicknacks.

 

[jiml]

Downsizing sucks. A lot of timetables and other memorabilia were sacrificed when we moved to our current home 3 years ago. I managed to save a couple of boxes and am glad my spouse doesn't read this forum.

 

[IndyLions]

Wow - first the Silvers have started adding sleepers to their consists in an apparent response to increased demand...now (possible) sleepers on 66/67?

Could this be some semblance of logical management at Amtrak?

 

[IndyLions]

For those hoping for lower fares in sleepers - Amtrak’s supply of sleepers (in normal times) is far lower than demand - driving prices up.

So for now the best we can hope for is a flexible travel schedule, and the occasional bargain.

I do feel there is going to be a travel boom hot on the heels of the Covid crisis - so I would be aggressive in getting my travel arrangements made for the third quarter.

I know a lot of you are waiting for better dining options to be announced before making any reservations – but that might be an expensive strategy.

 

[Cal]

Could this be some semblance of logical management at Amtrak?

Now now, don't get too crazy

 

[TrackWalker]

We always referenced rumors as, "Word on the track is..."
Gave it more credibility. (or track cred )

 

[chrsjrcj]

Well Amtrak confirmed such on their Facebook page:

(it's buried in a comment thread on this post)

 

[Cal]

Well Amtrak confirmed such on their Facebook page:

LET'S GO!

 

[Palmland]

That is good news. But why not keep them on 66/67 to Newport News? No additional sleepers required and Hampton Roads area, as well as tourists and students in Williamsburg, would generate additional revenue and eliminate switching at Washington.

 

[Cal]

That is good news. But why not keep them on 66/67 to Newport News? No additional sleepers required and Hampton Roads area, as well as tourists and students in Williamsburg, would generate additional revenue and eliminate switching at Washington.

No services to turn a sleeper?

 

[jiml]

That is good news. But why not keep them on 66/67 to Newport News? No additional sleepers required and Hampton Roads area, as well as tourists and students in Williamsburg, would generate additional revenue and eliminate switching at Washington.

That would actually be a fairly attractive trip.

 

[AmtrakBlue]

That is good news. But why not keep them on 66/67 to Newport News? No additional sleepers required and Hampton Roads area, as well as tourists and students in Williamsburg, would generate additional revenue and eliminate switching at Washington.

Wouldn't they need to add a diner then? Being a "night owl" between BOS and WAS eliminates the need for providing meals.

 

[Palmland]

That would actually be a fairly attractive trip.

Of course this is not an original thought as Amtrak’s Shoreliner did this for a few years with the cafe car (with a few tables) handling meals. And, as railiner notes, the PRR/RF&P/N&W did this too with its train to Norfolk.

 

[Exvalley]

Will they be dropping a sleeper in NYC?

 

[Trogdor]

Wouldn't they need to add a diner then? Being a "night owl" between BOS and WAS eliminates the need for providing meals.

No. There’s no inherent, natural law that says a train with a sleeper needs a diner. The Silver Star (pre-COVID) didn’t have a diner. The Three Rivers (from the mid 1990s to 2005) didn’t have a diner. The train already has a cafe car.

The Kentucky Cardinal didn’t have a diner. In fact, that train had no food service car at all.

Will they be dropping a sleeper in NYC?

Almost certainly not.

 

[Mailliw]

Will they be dropping a sleeper in NYC?

I doubt it, but at least they could skip the honey buckets this time.