Buffer Cars - Amtrak Unlimited Discussion Forum
2016年4月13日 · Buffer Cars are commonly seen on certain trains such as ethanol trains, crude oil trains, sulfur trains, and other certain unit trains. They are sandwiched in between the locomotive(s) and the first car, and sometimes seen on the end of the train. The most common buffer cars used are either covered hoppers or boxcars.
Canadian "Buffer Cars" discussion | Amtrak Unlimited Discussion …
2009年5月31日 · (That explains the baggage car at either end of the last VIA train I saw. I presumed a deadhead move.) As well cars will be added to all trains using conventional Budd equipment. In the interim the first and last cars of these consists are closed to occupancy. More details here: Breaking News - Buffer Cars on VIA HEP Trains
What happens when a train is very late? - Amtrak Unlimited …
2010年4月25日 · If your train is on time and I have a one to two hour buffer before the connecting train, I can see if there is sleeper space same day; and if so; cancel my connecting city hotel (even if there is a penalty). Usually, I'll just overnight and travel as scheduled.
Why doesn't Amtrak extend the Auto Train to NYC area?
2007年11月15日 · Assuming people aren't willing to drive more than 4-6 hours before getting to a station at 2:00 pm, that still opens up an Auto Train market to Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Detroit, Columbus, Cleveland - basically, most of the populated parts of the midwest, most of whom have too long of a drive to make the existing Auto Train work for them.
Train from LA to San Diego - Amtrak Unlimited Discussion Forum
2021年7月7日 · The options SFC-SAN presented by the website are either a bus to Santa Barbara, then a Surfliner train, or using the San Joaquin to Bakersfield, a bus to LA, and a Surfliner to San Diego. But since the website shows SEA-SAN with a guaranteed connection between 14 and 794, I think it is all right to force 14 to 794 from San Francisco/Emeryville ...
Guest Reward points expiration and reasons for late train
2019年7月13日 · For me it’d depend on the train. I wouldn’t do it using the western trains without a buffer day. But on the east side if just heading south I’d probably risk doing it with no buffer particularly with the auto train and maybe the silver service. Probably not the crescent. But then again I’m afraid of flying so my options are more limited.
Tracking FY 2024-25 Ridership and Finances
2022年12月12日 · The Auto Train has the highest gross ticket revenues at $9.4 million. The next closest long distance train for gross ticket revenues is the Empire Builder at $5.1 million, almost half. Looking at all the numbers it is apparent that the Auto Train makes money due to revenue from moving freight (autos). Look at the other silver trains, Meteor and ...
Empire Builder discussion 2023 Q4 - 2024
2023年10月11日 · The attendant's pay stops as soon as the train comes to a halt and they want to get home after a 6 day shift (Seattle's their home base). The consist itself needs to be turned, cleaned and serviced for its departure that afternoon. They cannot start that work until the train is clear of passengers and they can move it to the coach yard.
Typical Canadian consist in mid-April?
2023年4月6日 · However, there were issues found with the truck bolsters (which the buffer cars would not help with in case of collision). If true, that may make the case to remove the buffer cars, once VIA's and Transport Canada's bureaucracies digest the data.
Horn noise and fumes | Page 2 | Amtrak Unlimited Discussion Forum
2014年7月13日 · This is exactly my experience on the CONO. Going southbound and not getting any sleep due to constant horn blowing despite wearing earplugs was survivable but the northbound trip was miserable. Had to leave the train at Centralia at 0500 and then drive three (3) hours home after a sleepless night was brutal. Never again!