What is the future of Amtrak 66 north of New York?

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Fenway

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Currently, Amtrak 66 arrives at NYP around 2 AM and then continues to Boston at 5:29 AM.

http://dixielandsoftware.net/cgi-bin/gettrain.pl?seltrain=66&selyear=2023&selmonth=10&selday=22
I have heard numerous reasons for the issue including construction overnight in CT on Metro-North tracks and Amtrak not wanting Moynihan open in the early morning hours because of homeless concerns. ( I believe the latter is the truth )

66 had a nickname "Hotel Amtrak' for many in New England who would enjoy a night in NYC and maybe catch a few z's for the trip home. Patronage was steady in my lifetime from Yale students going back to New Haven and Bostonians enjoying a play or sporting event in Manhattan.

I miss not having that option.

At South Station (BOS) does the baggage room even exist anymore?
 
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