I have written about this before in previous posts, but sharing meals with fellow travelers in an Amtrak dining car is one of the more enjoyable experiences that comes with any cross-country train ride. Here are just a few of the conversational experiences I’ve had with people who, by the luck of the draw, have…
The Canadian is VIA Rail’s flagship and it does indeed deserve the title. In fact, this train sets an example for all other trains for which the general public can buy tickets. There are fancier trains . . . trains with newer equipment . . . trains with accomodate that may come at a lower…
The need for a second cross country trip has come up and circumstances have conspired to require changes in the itinerary. Unfortunately, changes cost money . . . especially changes that are made impulsively and then cancelled because of a reason that should have been obvious at the time of booking. I have taken Amtrak’s…
The Rail Passengers Association has been around for almost 60 years as an advocate for more, better and faster passenger trains. The typical RPA member is pretty much like me: an old guy. Wait! Let me amend that: The typical RPA member is a cranky old guy. And I understand that. There’s plenty to be…