Well, it’s official: the dining car is gone from Amtrak’s Silver Star. Permanently. Is anyone actually surprised? I haven’t seen any public announcement yet, but the word started going...
Almost all of the people who patronize Amtrak dining cars are sleeping car passengers, and that’s because the cost of their meals is included in what they pay for their...
I’m frequently asked about various train rides. Which ones have I taken? Which ones did I like best? Which ones would I recommend? And, specifically, I’m often asked if I...
I have said many times that one of the great pleasures you get from a long-distance train ride is meeting nice people along the way over a meal in the...