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Amtrak Advice
Travel Tips For Enjoying the Ride
As somebody who travels on Amtrak a lot, I’d like to share a few tips to make your next train trip more enjoyable.
Make Sure You’re On the Right Train.
Ask. Several Times.
What kind of idiot gets on a train heading in the wrong direction?
All I can say is that it wasn’t my finest moment. But in my defense, the Amtrak agent who scanned my ticket before letting me onto the platform didn’t catch my mistake either.
Now whenever I get on the train to New York, I ask “Is this train going to New York?”
I usually ask more than once.
You may feel foolish doing this, but believe me, you’ll feel even more foolish when the train starts moving and the conductor comes over the loudspeaker and welcomes you aboard the train to Harrisburg.
Ride In The Cafe Car
Why? You get a table. And great views, because you have a clear sight line out all the windows, not just the one next to your seat. Plus, the cafe car is where the train personnel hang out, so it’s the best place to ride if you want to stay informed.
They usually congregate at one of the tables, and they have all the inside info about…
