May 23, 2019 · This is my first Amtrak trip. I am travelling from Pittsburgh, PA to New York City, NY on the Pennsylvanian; and then from New York City, NY to Washington DC on the Acela Express. Both the tickets ...

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Oct 30, 2024 · Does anyone know which train is used for the Floridian? Is it a superliner, viewliner, etc? Also, are there toilets in the rooms? Thanks so much. So excited for our trip in a couple weeks. Carol

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May 18, 2024 · Looks like Amtrak has decided to at least test the idea of making P42s into cab cars. 9700 rolled out of Beech Grove with a fresh coat of Phase VII and a new number (it's believed to have been 184 previously, the original Phase IV heritage unit). Not much has changed externally, but the fuel cap...

Oct 20, 2024 · Amtrak reportedly has lost the contract to be the T&E operator at Metrolink. Alstom is to take over in Spring 2025. Herzog also lost, coming in as the highest-rated bidder over Amtrak and Alstom but at higher cost. Metrolink issued a …

May 23, 2019 · There are other ways besides the website and Amtrak.com. Travel agents can still book tickets, too. I also forgot to mention a third-party site that books Amtrak coach tickets - Wanderu: Search & Compare Cheap Bus and Train Tickets You'll pay the same price and receive an e-ticket from Amtrak. They don't appear to do sleepers, though.

Sep 28, 2024 · Amtrak train stops are designed to take as little time as possible to board and detrain passengers, so passengers must be in the proper car at the station stop to allow safe exiting."

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Oct 5, 2024 · There was a post for this many years ago, but I was wondering if anyone has recent experience with Amtrak overbooking, specifically in coach. What about the 1/2 BC cars used on Midwest, Empire, Downeaster, etc?. I am taking a trip next weekend (Columbus Day) and am boarding “up the line” and...