On the off chance this damn caronavirus won’t last forever, I’ve started thinking about where I would go and what I would do the next time I travel. I’m thinking Europe and that means jumping off from the East Coast. I’ve even come up with a rough itinerary, but instead of specific dates, the schedule…
Word is flashing about on-line that, because of the coronavirus, Amtrak has made drastic cuts in its schedule—cuts that will probably be in effect for at least the next several months. . That said, it is a fact that Amtrak has maintained a much higher level of service than probably most of us expected. Only…
The discussion about Amtrak dining cars continues unabated. A recent opinion piece in Railway Age magazine implied that poor managing was the fundamental reason Amtrak’s food service loses money. The article concluded by saying that someone with experience running a “real” restaurant would have Amtrak’s dining cars whipped into shape in no time. Sorry, but…
Sleeping car passengers on Amtrak long-distance trains look forward with anticipation to taking their meals in the dining car. Each meal offers a break from reading or napping or watching the passing scenery from your roomette or bedroom. For first timers and veterans alike, an Amtrak dining car offers an opportunity to enjoy a unique…