35hrs on Amtrak Pacific Sleeper Train from LA to Seattle -The Coast Starlight - Trek Trendy
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Date: 2022-05-17
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Freight trains vs. Amtrak - it depends on the route. Obviously some tracks are shared with commuter services, particularly in the Northeast US, and those lines give priority to passenger traffic in general. But most of the long-distance trains travel the majority of their route over tracks owned by freight railroads. And in those cases, train prioritization depends on the contract Amtrak has with the railroad that owns the track and whether everything is on schedule. (Edit) As Amtrak's budget has some dependency on the government, and funding can vary according to which party is in power, it's possible for different freight lines to have different prioritization from year to year, which is probably the biggest reason this question produces so many mixed responses.
One more thing to keep in mind: It's the US, so tip your sleeper attendant.
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Freight trains vs. Amtrak - it depends on the route. Obviously some tracks are shared with commuter services, particularly in the Northeast US, and those lines give priority to passenger traffic in general. But most of the long-distance trains travel the majority of their route over tracks owned by freight railroads. And in those cases, train prioritization depends on the contract Amtrak has with the railroad that owns the track and whether everything is on schedule. (Edit) As Amtrak's budget has some dependency on the government, and funding can vary according to which party is in power, it's possible for different freight lines to have different prioritization from year to year, which is probably the biggest reason this question produces so many mixed responses.
One more thing to keep in mind: It's the US, so tip your sleeper attendant.
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dalecs47
Several years ago I tried to buy tickets to take Amtrak from Seattle to LA, and from there to Denver and back to Seattle. I was unable to receive any human assistance with planning the trip or buying the tickets and the automated on-line ticket process was impossible to use. And it offered this robot voice assistant that was insultingly unhelpful. So I guess Amtrak does not care.
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Several years ago I tried to buy tickets to take Amtrak from Seattle to LA, and from there to Denver and back to Seattle. I was unable to receive any human assistance with planning the trip or buying the tickets and the automated on-line ticket process was impossible to use. And it offered this robot voice assistant that was insultingly unhelpful. So I guess Amtrak does not care.
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ToFinishSchool
Did the ticket price include meals for two people, or just one person? I'm just wondering if splitting the cost of the room would mean the second person would also have to purchase their meals.
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Did the ticket price include meals for two people, or just one person? I'm just wondering if splitting the cost of the room would mean the second person would also have to purchase their meals.
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Tim
I worked on the Union Pacific Railroad for forty years and yes Freight trains take preference over Amtrak on rails that are shared. That is why Amtrak is seldom on time. But a wonderful way to travel.
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I worked on the Union Pacific Railroad for forty years and yes Freight trains take preference over Amtrak on rails that are shared. That is why Amtrak is seldom on time. But a wonderful way to travel.
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Richard
I'm a bottom for sure
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Thst didnt sound right.
What I meant was that I prefer to be on the bottom.
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Let me try again.
I prefer to use the bottom bunk.
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I'm a bottom for sure
Wait
Thst didnt sound right.
What I meant was that I prefer to be on the bottom.
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Let me try again.
I prefer to use the bottom bunk.
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Trek
Thanks so much for watching. Next train video will be an overnight train through the Thai jungle. can't wait to share. Do let me know which other train videos you'd like to see: )
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Thanks so much for watching. Next train video will be an overnight train through the Thai jungle. can't wait to share. Do let me know which other train videos you'd like to see: )
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abecker7231
Do you have any money saving trips? I want to go with my wife from Chicago to Seattle but it's just so expensive for a room. We could fly first class cheaper
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Do you have any money saving trips? I want to go with my wife from Chicago to Seattle but it's just so expensive for a room. We could fly first class cheaper
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Nate
I'm 5-9 160lbs my wife is 5-7 and like 120 I'm thinking we could spoon an share the bottom bunk in the bedroom. Are there people who have done it? Any thought?
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I'm 5-9 160lbs my wife is 5-7 and like 120 I'm thinking we could spoon an share the bottom bunk in the bedroom. Are there people who have done it? Any thought?
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Melanie
Nothing about Amtrak impresses me for what it cost the taxpayers for it to run. It should be much nicer and the food way better for the money they charge.
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Nothing about Amtrak impresses me for what it cost the taxpayers for it to run. It should be much nicer and the food way better for the money they charge.
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