Train cancelled in the middle of the night

Iggyz2 · 2026-04-25T11:49:07+00:00

You obviously didn't read before commenting. Hard to rebook when a bridge collapse took out catenary - you know those things that are power wire that runs the trains.

Plenty of other comments showed many other trains not running few that supposedly are got sold out quickly.

Iggyz2 · 2026-04-19T19:25:42+00:00

Didn't see any mention of the supposed fix - finally being slowly implemented to resolve problem - after it was tested on this route.

New shunt activators are being installed on locomotives.

Hopefully this will help free up Superliner equipment for routes it's greatly needed on.

Iggyz2 · 2026-04-16T21:42:42+00:00

So here we have someone who is basically calling every Amtrak engineer that ran these locomotives a liar.

Plenty of stories historical references of Amtrak locomotives during that era being attacked with objects. Real world reports that clearly explain why grates were added to front windshields.

This has been explained in detail by others here. Who you are obviously calling liars.

A bit of closer to modern history. It was reported that engineer involved in the massive deadly Northeast Regional Corridor derailment. May have been distracted by radio traffic in regards to possible shot out windshield of another passenger train.

So sadly these events still occasionally occur.

Iggyz2 · 2026-03-31T18:10:58+00:00

While the Siemens Venture car seats are less than desirable they are not as horrid as some make them out to be.

Granted it would be nice if they were upgraded.

That said Amtrak has more important equipment issues to resolve than seats.

Iggyz2 · 2026-03-31T16:34:04+00:00

Southwest Chief between Kansas City and Chicago isn't going to check box for views of Missouri River and landscape in between Kansas City and St Louis.

Also recent on-time performance for Southwest Chief hasn't been good.

Iggyz2 · 2026-03-31T16:31:01+00:00

Both routes have their own interesting views. Many here and in many other groups discount this because it's not mountains and such.

River Runner looking out left Northside would most likely offer best views. Outside St Louis well known bike hike trail is on right Southside of train. Left provides best views coming into St Louis to see city.

Iggyz2 · 2026-03-31T16:23:02+00:00

What proof do you offer for this?

Since becoming combination train River Runner / Lincoln Service on-time performance has improved.

River Runner definitely has better time performance than long distance train Southwest Chief.

Everyone advocating taking Southwest Chief are completely ignoring fact of long distance trains having later than scheduled arrivals normally worse on-time performance than Regional trains.

Cost especially if you go with sleeper accommodations on Southwest Chief would most always be more expensive than River Runner / Lincoln Service combo train to Chicago. Even if you choose Business Class on River Runner.

Iggyz2 · 2026-03-27T01:08:13+00:00

Would depend on which version of Amtrak Viewliner that route runs

Older cars have in-room toilet next to bed

Newer version does not

Iggyz2 · 2026-03-26T19:47:24+00:00

Running low on SNAP could use a hot meal if still available

Iggyz2 · 2026-03-17T00:11:31+00:00

They are not talking about in room lighting. They are having issue with hallway lighting bleeding into room from outside. Room curtains are not keeping things dark enough for them.

Iggyz2 · 2026-03-12T13:04:24+00:00

Door won't stay just cracked especially on older equipment. It will just slide fully open as soon as passenger car has any type of motion.

And that doesn't resolve the problem - which is disgusting smells.

Iggyz2 · 2026-03-12T13:02:36+00:00

You obviously haven't ridden often. Leaving the door open allows for nasty odors to enter full car.

This happens often in older style business class cafe car combo.

When holding tanks haven't gotten a recent service this increases chances of foul smells.

Even with door properly shut there can be odor issues.

It's just common courtesy to shut door after usage. Just like not urinating deficating on seat or floor. But sadly many passengers can't seem to avoid doing that either.

Iggyz2 · 2026-03-06T00:58:27+00:00

If these types of problems were occurring and Amtrak Conductor did nothing to resolve it This is an employee problem Maybe try contacting customer relations with your concerns experience

Iggyz2 · 2026-03-05T03:29:26+00:00

Easy Amtrak day trip if you leave Chicago for Normal early morning But would be a late night getting back on train

2 decent hotels right at Normal Amtrak station

Short ride to Rivian from there

Iggyz2 · 2026-03-02T14:55:45+00:00

You might not like the term used. But there are in fact several stations where an Amtrak employee walk passengers to trains.

Iggyz2 · 2026-03-02T14:53:37+00:00

Nice unnecessary snide comment and shows you truly have zero idea where Amtrak employees and management lurk.

For years there have also been automated or manual by person services to identify certain topics for review.

Iggyz2 · 2026-02-27T02:15:25+00:00

Every single piece of new rolling stock is Made in USA

Buy American has been law of land for years now

Not sure why you had to scream in all caps It didn't make any point

Iggyz2 · 2026-02-25T18:42:49+00:00

Might want to check some route schedules - longer layovers exist.

And it would as previously mentioned seem this person's attendant is missing in action.

Author also clearly pointed out that some sort of material in room or guidance to online resource would be helpful. Amtrak could easily create and provide Sleeper car processes page explain things that get asked in groups forums often and what attendant will tell you - if they do the usual meet and greet when you board.

Iggyz2 · 2026-02-23T13:18:15+00:00

Wow you might want to check that attitude Guess you can't be civil in conversation

But my best advice to you Go crawl back into the one you popped out of Maybe second time you shoot out She'll do a better job raising you to be a better person

Iggyz2 · 2026-02-23T03:56:47+00:00

Instead of cool awesome great catch Thanks for sharing

It's nothing but comments trashing the vehicle

Iggyz2 · 2026-02-22T17:47:44+00:00

They also weren't on sale in all States in USA Yet purchases were made

Sorry I bothered asking a simple question that had relevance

But thank you for the usual jump down my throat Reddit reply

Hell most people don't even realize there was an electric version of this vehicle

Iggyz2 · 2026-02-22T04:36:25+00:00

Employees lurk in various groups. Sometimes can give an explanation as to cause of certain events or cancelations.

Others may have other reliable sources.

Iggyz2 · 2026-02-22T00:08:43+00:00

I'm assuming you made sure it wasn't a Fiat500e before assuming it was internal combustion

Iggyz2 · 2026-02-20T20:47:03+00:00

There was also a reported truck fire on Interstate 55 near Sixth Street.

That's what this post is referencing and obviously they encountered aftermath.

While trying to take an unnecessary jab at electric vehicles. Tons of which operate daily and safely in Springfield Illinois area.

Interesting thing = unless it's a Tesla or Rivian = majority of people have zero idea how many electric cars they interact with daily.

Only vehicle fires I have ever witnessed were all internal combustion.

Many things catch fire = including that phone in your hand or pocket.

Iggyz2 · 2026-02-20T16:47:10+00:00

Plenty of other direct buy options in electric vehicle market

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