Amtrak’s Cardinal Should Be A Daily Train.
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Amtrak’s Cardinal Should Be A Daily Train.

ByJim Loomis

This is one of my favorite rides. The Cardinal runs between New York and Chicago, but it takes a meandering southern route that makes it, without doubt, one of the two or three more scenic Amtrak rides in the eastern part of the country.  After the westbound train leaves New York’s Penn Station, it heads…

Interesting Feedback from a Recent Long-Distance Train Journey.
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Interesting Feedback from a Recent Long-Distance Train Journey.

ByJim Loomis

I just received an email from an old prep school classmate with a couple of interesting observations about an extended trip he and his wife recently took on Amtrak. They enjoyed it, but came away with some interesting comments. We’ll talk about the first one today, and save the other for the next time. These…

Best Overnight Trains – Deutsche Bahn or Amtrak?
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Best Overnight Trains – Deutsche Bahn or Amtrak?

ByJim Loomis

My overnight ride on Amtrak’s Silver Star from New York to here in Jacksonville was interesting because it came just a few days after an overnight ride on one of Germany’s City Night Line train from Copenhagen to Cologne. In that comparison, Amtrak wins hands down.  In terms of the sleeping car facilities, I guess…

How to Find a Rail-Savy Travel Agent to Book Your Amtrak Travel
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How to Find a Rail-Savy Travel Agent to Book Your Amtrak Travel

ByJim Loomis

I recently received an email from someone asking if I recommend using a travel agent to book rail travel. Good question! My answer was (and is), “That depends.” There’s really no reason why you can’t book it yourself, especially if your itinerary is a simple trip — Point A to Point B.  The Amtrak web…