As just about everyone knows, for many years–a dozen or so, at least–Amtrak has been in a cost-cutting mode. Just one example: for the past couple of years, despite protests from NARP and others, Amtrak has not replaced ticket agents at smaller Amtrak stations who were transferred or retired. The subject of unattended railway…
Penn Station here in New York City is really a mess. No, it’s more than that, it’s a disgrace. Dark, dingy and crowded. And broken down. The escalators were not working when I arrived on the Maple Leaf Friday night and my choices were (1) wait with a hundred other people for a slow elevator…
A year ago, the annual Fall meeting of the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) was held in Indianapolis. It was a successful meeting and we all enjoyed what we saw of the city . . . with one notable exception: the Indianapolis Railway Station. At one time, Indianapolis boasted one of the great…
I don’t know what made me think of this, but here’s a small but useful Amtrak travel tip—although it’s one you may already know. The Metropolitan Lounges are comfortable and nice places to relax while waiting for your train . . . as long as your ticket says you’re traveling in a sleeping car. Those…