Amtrak hasn’t made the solicitation documents public, but a company press release said bidders have been asked to offer ideas for private rooms, coach seating, food service, accessibility and more. The process of designing and producing the new fleet is expected to be a lengthy one, with the...
My toddler, who was prone to screaming tantrums, was calm in coach both ways (I couldn’t get a sleeper for the return trip), my older daughter loved being able to go to the cafe car for a meal or a snack, and I loved the flexibility of the passeng...
I’m in one of the coaches. The seats are comfortable enough for sitting or reclining. They are marginal for sleeping. When we board, about 6 pm the dining car is closed. The coach attendant says there will be an announcement when the diner opens. After two hours, I walk back to the...
train travel can seem luxuriously comfortable. That’s assuming that you actually get a seat. Depending on what level of ticket you buy and the route you’re traveling, it may not be possible to get an assigned seat or even any seat at all. On Amtrak’s bustling Northeast...
The long-distance Amtrak trains have lots of room.Coach seats have lots of leg room and wide aisles(走廊), sightseeing lounges(休闲室)have large windows, and sleeping areas can provide a good night's rest.On a train trip, there's time to talk, play cards or board games, and read to...
Who benefits from the bypass is an interesting question. In theory there’s mode shift, but currently there’s so little excess Amtrak capacity between Boston and nyc that almost all the benefits accrue entirely to existing riders, or perhaps riders who shift from planes. Real benefits here req...
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Simply meet us at the motor coach departure point nearest your home city and we'll whisk you — in air-conditioned comfort — to the cruise terminal, where you'll enjoy prompt embarkation and a warm welcome aboard. At vacation's end, your exit is just as carefree. Ask your Travel ...
My wife and I booked our roomette a few months in advance. I got the room instead of a coach seat. At the time, the roomette was not very much more expensive that the seat. My wife bought a seat, but, of course, shared the roomette with me. Amtrak then was able to sell her co...
I took the Lake Shore Limited in coach, to Albany/Rensselaer, then a Roomette to Chicago. My older daughter slept in the lower berth; my toddler and I in the upper berth. My brother picked us up in Cleveland in...