Business Class Comes to Three Overnight Trains.
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Business Class Comes to Three Overnight Trains.

When it comes to Business Class on Amtrak, what you get varies from train to train. Sometimes you’ll have a 2-and-1 seating configuration and leather seats; on another train it’s 2-and-2 upholstered seating. Sometimes a complimentary newspaper is part of the deal; sometimes not. The two constants seem to be a free nonalcoholic beverage and…

The First Question: Coach or Sleeper?
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The First Question: Coach or Sleeper?

I’ve just responded to a question about what to expect when traveling overnight on one of Amtrak’s long-distance trains and thought it would make an interesting couple of posts . . . starting with the most obvious question: Is an upgrade to a sleeping car worth the extra money?   I’m asked that question all…

Overnight Trains: Maybe Good Is Good Enough.
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Overnight Trains: Maybe Good Is Good Enough.

I have a friend who has made a lot of money in the restaurant business. When anyone asks about the secret to his success, he has a ready answer: “Good…fast…cheap.”   We have now heard that yet another overnight train in Europe is being cancelled. This one is Deutsche-Bahn’s Berlin-to-Paris sleeper which has been operating…