Amtrak’s long-distance system is—let’s face it—bare bones. For quite some time—for years, in fact—organizations like the National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) have been pressing Amtrak to increase frequencies on...
I am busy gathering the specifics about this story, so take that into consideration while I give you the gist of a frustrating, yet interesting situation. It’s about short-sighted decisions...
I hate buses. Even more, I hate it when a train ride I’d been looking forward to suddenly becomes a long bus ride because of a mudslide or a freight...
Many long-time Amtrak travelers keep notes and generate trip reports which they share with others. What follows are some quotes from a rather detailed report by a veteran rail traveler....