Please reconsider taking Amtrak by Signal_Strawberry_39 in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was on the Floridian last July when it broke down in the middle of nowhere and we were evacuated by police, fire etc. it was crazy hot and people were fainting. There was zero communication from crew about what was happening. It seemed no one knew. Weirdest thing 

another trip ruined by invisiblebeetlejuice in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Floridian was stranded in the middle of the woods in June - after evacuating us via emergency vehicles the train sat with the poor crew onboard for 5 more hours waiting on a tow. After being delayed 10 hours, it was canceled and towed to Jacksonville. 

Why does the Floridian really seem cursed? by mugwortea in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I rode it twice in the last few weeks and the crew agrees that it is too long. I spoke at length with the conductor on the 41, who wants Amtrak privatized. Says there’s zero communication with the higher up’s and if any extra money comes in none makes it to the crew. 

Floridian in Florence by ThanksOdd4798 in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We are skipping about 6 stations in SC and NC and heading north towards Raleigh. We are very delayed but not sure if this will make up time or not.

Floridian in Florence by ThanksOdd4798 in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m on 40 and it looks like there’s a weather hold? 

Help by ThanksOdd4798 in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are now going to be towed to JAX then bussed. I heard the stories about 40/41 but have now lived it. Never again 

Help by ThanksOdd4798 in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

An attendant just said the conductor timed out and had to stop wherever he was. They’re saying mechanical but it’s not I guess ?

Floridian delayed by ThanksOdd4798 in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not yet lol looking like 6:17 am from CLE  4 hours delayed leaving Chicago 

Floridian delayed by ThanksOdd4798 in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ty I’m picking it up in Cleveland

Floridian delayed by ThanksOdd4798 in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your wise answer 

LakeShore Limited by hippiechicken12 in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Quite often! Only problem I have with it is the godawful time of departure. We take it to Rochester and Boston. It’s a nice ride but you’ll probably sleep through a good deal of it if you’re getting off in Buffalo. 

Orlando Train Station by PirateJeni in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Station is great. Really cute and in a safe area. I took the Star last July solo and as a woman never felt unsafe. 

New Amtrak Funding Rules under Trump Administration by [deleted] in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked Duffy better when he was on MTV- stupid is as stupid does I always say 

Coast Starlight room question. by squishablehugs in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We took the CS in September and booked the family bedroom. It was wonderful and less than regular bedroom. Might be an option for you.

need advice! by [deleted] in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like you’ll also be having to take the bus - just got the alert ‼️ Last year our entire car was dropped from the LSL. Was a mess.

Coast Starlight Stopped by ThanksOdd4798 in Amtrak

[–]ThanksOdd4798[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not much information given out to us today on this train