Some months back, Amtrak took the dining cars off of the Silver Star, one of the two trains that operate daily between New York City and Miami. That left a...

We all know that Amtrak has been under relentless pressure to reduce costs. In particular, their food service operation has been targeted by Congressman John Mica (R-Florida), who continues to...

As a general rule, it’s not a good idea to nickel-and-dime your best customers. Most of them will notice that your product or service ain’t what it usta be. But...

SIENA, ITALY–Fifty-plus years ago, the gag definition of “mixed emotions” was watching your mother-in-law drive off a cliff in your brand new car.   I’ve got a new one: “Mixed...

We all know that Amtrak has been under intense pressure from Congress to cut costs. In particular, our esteemed lawmakers have targeted the cost of food service in Amtrak dining...

One of the frustrating aspects of NARP’s passenger rail advocacy is coming up against those influential members of Congress who are anti-Amtrak as a matter of political philosophy or ideology....

It’s hard to know what really motivates some of these people in Congress when it comes to legislation involving Amtrak. The House is going to be voting tomorrow (Tuesday) on...

I’ve traveled between Seattle and Vancouver three times in the past three years and have yet to do it by train. On all three occasions, there have been mud slides...

Let’s talk food … and this is certainly the day for it. As you probably know, Amtrak’s food service has been under constant scrutiny, not to mention criticism, from some...

We all know there’s an element in Congress that would be perfectly happy if Amtrak were to stop running tomorrow. In the meantime, they continue to bring relentless pressure on...