Recent content by danasgoodstuff

There have been many proposals over the years to (re)establish service to the parts of Iowa where the people actually live, maybe this is a sign it might actually happen. Half full people.

https://www.ngec.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/305-activities-report-monthly-5-31-24.pdf does this help?

a link would be helpful.

It's a different project and many things have changed, but I'll let someone more knowledgeable answer in detail.

from the reopening more

https://www.amtrakconnectsus.com/maps/phoenix-tucson/ accessed from here: https://www.amtrakconnectsus.com/maps/ There are also ongoing efforts to restore either long distance service to Phoenix or a separate corridor service Phoenix to LA, or both. that shows up under a separate program. It...

https://www.amtrakconnectsus.com/maps/newton-wichita-oklahoma-city-fort-worth/ Heartland Flyer Extension

When the Heartland Flyer gets extended so it connects with something, hopefully it will support larger consists.

The light rail connection to the train station from the airport isn't bad, but it's an iffy neighborhood. PDX is a better airport than most, but I still hate flying.

I usually drive this way several times per year, and have for decades. it never gets old.

Welcome to AU, I'm lucky enough to live in a city with decent Amtrak service. Looks like Jefferson City is your closest Amtrak station, right?

A seat being filled to MLK doesn't prevent it being sold north of MLK, or am I not understanding this? And no brats is a crime, I'd like pork fritters too but maybe the're waving that for an Iowa train?

My 2 cents is that with the current carry-on allowances being greater for sleepers on Amtrak than VIA, I'm not sure if I'm ever going to take it all the way from Toronto to Vancouver or vice versa. I have medical issues that mean I needed every bit of Amtrak's generous in cabin luggage...

I just checked for 5/29 and the Borealis came in at $41 for coach and the EB at $77, business on the Borealis was $98, but as bookings increase this will no doubt change.

My wife's on the Rose Fest Board, I'll have to ask if she knows.