These almost feel like a preview of what the future CAHSR trains could look like, both interior and exterior, given Siemens is likely to be the manufacturer selected.
Nice, probably nicer than half the train cars in Europe. Now we just need line/signaling upgrades so those Chargers can actually use their 125mph top speeds.
I mean, this is literally the same Siemens train that OBB uses on their premium high-speed Railjet services all over Europe. The Chargers are the Americanized version of the Vectron and the Venture cars are sold as Viaggio Comfort cars in Europe. Amtrak chose well! These are bougie modern trains.
Would like to know about seat comfort. Do they recline? Legroom? Adequate cushioning? Aligned with windows to avoid view blocking? Window shade/curtain? Power outlet access for aisle seats?
Amtrak San Joaquin Train from Oakland Jack London/San Francisco & from Sacramento to Stockton, Merced/Yosemite, Central Valley, Fresno & Bakersfield/Los Angeles
@@rcdo-ultrarailwaytransitfan76 Sacramento OR Oakland, but not both. Most trains have Oakland destination, but some have Sacramento. The San Joaquins have a 6 hour run from end to end. Crews have a 12 hour round trip.
crazy how there's no first class and no cafe. that being said, fantastic train
Not yet they’ll work on it, They do have business class on the Surfliner
@@rcdo-ultrarailwaytransitfan76 I sure hope so
Great. We need the trains down here in So. Cal./Pacific Surfliner also upgraded. They're decades old.
The cafe car should be retained, especially for a route of that length
Pretty soon
They're DEFINITELY gonna...... Cafe car on a train is like a 7/11 in the neighborhood! Too much revenue to not do it!
Damn, these things are beautiful! I have to find some excuse to take the San Joaquins again soon!
I know right
These almost feel like a preview of what the future CAHSR trains could look like, both interior and exterior, given Siemens is likely to be the manufacturer selected.
Nice, probably nicer than half the train cars in Europe. Now we just need line/signaling upgrades so those Chargers can actually use their 125mph top speeds.
Oh yeah definitely needed that
I mean, this is literally the same Siemens train that OBB uses on their premium high-speed Railjet services all over Europe.
The Chargers are the Americanized version of the Vectron and the Venture cars are sold as Viaggio Comfort cars in Europe.
Amtrak chose well! These are bougie modern trains.
Thank You!
No Problem
Would like to know about seat comfort. Do they recline? Legroom? Adequate cushioning? Aligned with windows to avoid view blocking? Window shade/curtain? Power outlet access for aisle seats?
Ive rode on these cars on amtrak 719
Nice
I been hearing that these new trains are only gonna have vending machines and no cafes which I think the cafe cars are so much better
I agree
cafe service is coming soon
Did you know A2 car 1208 was the first A2 car was scrapped
I know😔
Are there cafes on the non venture sets?
On the comet cars before yes, but they got rid of it, maybe they’ll have one soon
Yes all the other San Joaquin trains operate bilevel California Cars and have a Cafe Car.
Yes
What is the route?
Amtrak San Joaquin Train from Oakland Jack London/San Francisco & from Sacramento to Stockton, Merced/Yosemite, Central Valley, Fresno & Bakersfield/Los Angeles
@@rcdo-ultrarailwaytransitfan76 Thanks!
@@rcdo-ultrarailwaytransitfan76 Sacramento OR Oakland, but not both. Most trains have Oakland destination, but some have Sacramento. The San Joaquins have a 6 hour run from end to end. Crews have a 12 hour round trip.