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» Jennifer W. Miner - handy info!

Thanks for the well-written and useful information. I must say, I used to take Amtrak round-trip twice a week, and it's not as bad as the complainy people say. This was in the Northeast Corridor, before the Acela got underway. One tip; if traveling by rail, try to take a train that is scheduled to arrive at least an hour before you need to be at your destination. It's a comfy ride, but often a bit behind schedule!
Jen http://luxuryresorttravel.suite101.com

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» desertblue - handy info!

In response to handy info! posted by JenniferMiner:

these are great tips! I look forward to more.

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» Defense56 - handy info!

In response to handy info! posted by JenniferMiner:

Honestly, Amtrak is OK (no worse than flying service and experience wise, that's for sure), but whenever I use Amtrak I complain... because it is so inferior to Europe's rail system.

It was funny... one trip when I was sprinting to the train (since they don't let you on the platform early like they do in Europe, so annoying), I heard another couple grumbling about how much better the rail system is in Europe. I told them I agreed!

It's a shame our rail system here isn't more affordable and user-friendly. It would make a nicer alternative if it were... and if it had more high-speed routes than just the overpriced Acela.

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» desertblue - handy info!

In response to handy info! posted by Defense56:

I agree. The USA is waaay too focused on the private car as transport. It's just not a sustainable option. Europe is light years ahead of us.

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» Kelby Carr - handy info!

In response to handy info! posted by desertblue:

Yes, there (unless you are extremely rural), there are even bus systems for smaller cities. You can get almost anywhere, inexpensively by public transport.

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