Why is it that intelligent people do dumb things? Speaking for myself, I can think of several instances over the years when in the heat of a political campaign I’ve said something dumb and inappropriate. Everybody does it once in a while and, when it happens, you have a sinking feeling almost immediately because you…
There are two Viewliner sleepers on the New York section of this train, and mine is one that has been redesigned and completely refurbished inside. I must say, the new color scheme is very handsome. The paneling and trim are faux wood in a rich dark brown, matching very nicely the seat cushions and padded…
Amtrak has announced that the traditional dining car service is going to be restored on Western trains. Rather than paraphrase, I will reproduce the message received today from the Rail Passengers Association. There is no doubt in my mind that RPA played a significant role in this development. If you are not a member, please…
Amtrak has announced that starting on October 1st they are going to run their long-distance trains on three-days-a-week schedules. Jim Mathews, president and CEO of Rail Passengers Association, harshly condemned Amtrak’s action, and put his finger on another issue that, in many ways, is likely to prove even more damaging in the long term: the…