-- CLARIFICATIONS -- Small clarification at 7:20 : We actually booked two roomettes in the sleeper car because we had three people traveling, room numbers are pre-assigned by the time of reservation. If you call Amtrak to make reservations, you can speak with the agent who may be able to specify a room you may want, but if you book online, you won't have a say. Meanwhile, the conductor assigns seats while boarding the train if you have coach tickets. Also at 14:10 : In 2019, the former Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson cut the full-service Dining Car on many Eastern Long-Distance Trains, citing that Millennials don't enjoy it. Later in 2020, Full-Service meals were cut on all Long-Distance Trains due to decreased ridership during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The replacement for Full-Service Meals? The "Flexible" Dining option, which are basically lower-sodium long-haul airline catering trays. However, like Open Offices, Microwavable Food exist for the solely for cost-cutting.
-- CLARIFICATIONS --
Small clarification at 7:20 :
We actually booked two roomettes in the sleeper car because we had three people traveling, room numbers are pre-assigned by the time of reservation. If you call Amtrak to make reservations, you can speak with the agent who may be able to specify a room you may want, but if you book online, you won't have a say.
Meanwhile, the conductor assigns seats while boarding the train if you have coach tickets.
Also at 14:10 :
In 2019, the former Amtrak CEO Richard Anderson cut the full-service Dining Car on many Eastern Long-Distance Trains, citing that Millennials don't enjoy it. Later in 2020, Full-Service meals were cut on all Long-Distance Trains due to decreased ridership during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The replacement for Full-Service Meals? The "Flexible" Dining option, which are basically lower-sodium long-haul airline catering trays. However, like Open Offices, Microwavable Food exist for the solely for cost-cutting.
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