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...
Back in October, a charming Irish lady and I shared a table for dinner one evening in the Empire Builder’s dining car. After returning home, and knowing of my involvement...
By Jim Mathews President & CEO National Association of Railroad Passengers Let’s begin by saying up-front that I have tremendous sympathy for Amtrak’s management, especially those who wear the...
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...