Sometimes I wonder if the powers-that-be at Amtrak understand the real difference between coach passengers and sleeping car passengers. The difference is in our expectations. Let’s say I’m in Chicago and today I’m talking the train to visit my brother and his wife who live near Galesburg, Illinois. That’s about a three-hour ride on train …
To the profound distress of seasoned rail passengers, Amtrak’s “Contemporary Dining” service is now in effect on all overnight trains operating east of the Mississippi River. I have not yet had an opportunity to personally experience this . . . uh . . . this experience, but Andrew Selden has, and he was not pleased….
Q: I’ve been informed by my physician that I should no longer fly. Therefore, to attend a family event in early November, I have just booked a roomette from Chicago to Seattle on the Empire Builder. I’m basically a shy person and am not looking forward to sharing a table in the dining car with…
Amtrak’s train, the Adirondack, is a great ride. It runs daily between New York’s Penn Station and Gare Centrale in Montreal. And because today’s topic is food, I cannot resist noting that a fabulous bakery is located right there in the station. Bienvenue! The trip takes about 11 hours and if you’re looking for…