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celticeagle @celticeagle (189833) • Boise, Idaho 8 Nov

Last night I heard a favorite YouTuber is traveling from Minnesota to New York. But she's being smart. She's not flying and having to put up with the angry TMS people or nervousness in the sky due to the fewer air traffic...

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romantic

holidays

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I travelled by Amtrak

Always smiling @allknowing (153530) • India 29 May 25

I have talked about my trip from San Jose to Oxnard by train. This post is about my friends who joined me This was the last leg of my US package tour When I reached San Francisco there was a message in my hotel room from one...

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travelling with friends

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A unique train journey

Always smiling @allknowing (153530) • India 5 Mar 23

When I was working my then boss got a transfer to the US and his wife mentioned to me that if ever I take a trip to the US I should take a train journey by Amtrak along the sea coast of California And I got that opportunity...

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Three amtrak crashes in two months

Joanie @Freelanzer (10782) • Canada 4 Feb 18

Why so many crashes? On Sunday there was another deadly Amtrak train collision in South Carolina leaving 100 injured and 2 dead. It collided with a parked freight train early this morning. This Amtrak crash makes it the third...

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U S Highway 101 reopens on Sunday

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122162) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 21 Jan 18

Jim Shivers who is the spokesman of the California Department of Transportation announced the good news that U S Highway 101 that was flooded on all lanes since January 9, 2018 due to the extreme storm conditions that brought down...

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Amtrak wreck in Washington

Casey Heinzism @dnatureofdtrain (5273) • Janesville, Wisconsin 19 Dec 17

my thoughts on Amtrak wreck in Washington Most known for years I used to run a railroad news blog and religiously post and updated the railroad news. Many times the facts are correct and consistent. But as I viewed the news...

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wreck my

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Amtrak

Faye @FayeHazel (40230) • United States 24 Jul 17

So far I have only experienced rail travel once - and have found it to be a great experience. The attendants are helpful and polite, and the seats give you a lot of leg room. There are huge windows, though if the windows aren't...

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Rain

Fishmomma @Fishmomma (11658) • United States 18 Feb 17

Wow, its bad out there now. We have roads closed and are setting rain records. People in my area please stay inside, as its not safe. There is mud on the freeway. Trains and the local airport are closed. Amtrak isn't running...

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The Train Ride

Marsha Cooper @marsha32 (6631) • United States 19 Jun 16

Hanna, Allen, and I were first time train riders. First of all, I thought it would be a bit smoother of a ride. I didn't expect so much swaying of the cars. Sometimes they swayed so much that it made me really nervous,...

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Traveling On Amtrak Is An Experience

KrauseHome @KrauseHome (36445) • United States 8 Jul 12

Personally if you have never travelled this way it is still something personally I would suggest and recommend to people but make sure you allow yourself some extra time and bring extra money for the unexpected. We are here in IL...

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I am going to my 50th high school reunion in Boston.

bostonphil @bostonphil (4459) • United States 12 Jun 12

Next week, I will be going to my 50th high school reunion in Boston. I will be taking Amtrak from Texas to Chicago where I will have several hours to sightsee until Amtrak leaves for Boston. Have any mylotters taken the train from...

50th high school reunion

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Travel or Trip Insurance

bostonphil @bostonphil (4459) • United States 28 Apr 12

I am just beginning to travel again after many years of not traveling. It has gotten really stressful! I think that the stress is due to a combination of 911 plus the recession that we have had. I am thinking of purchasing...

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Couldnt have said it better myself

laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 18 Mar 11

Regarding Amtrak changing the name of the station in honor of "Sheriff Biden" “It’s an absolutely perfect monument to a guy whose entire history has been overspending and overpromising,” she said. “It would make sense [Mr....

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I enjoyed my train trip to Long Beach....Amtrak is awesome!

ctrymuziklvr @ctrymuziklvr (11057) • United States 11 Feb 09

There is such a huge difference between flying and traveling by train! Of course it takes longer but I have nothing but time and took the 3 day trip to relax and enjoy the scenery! I couldn't afford the roomette but lucked out and...

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Have you ever taken the Amtrak train anywhere?

ctrymuziklvr @ctrymuziklvr (11057) • United States 25 Jan 09

I'm going to be on Amtrak 3 days going to California and 3 days coming back! With all the baloney you have to go through to fly I decided this was my best bet. I am not one who deals well with inconvenience and am looking forward...

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Which is safer? Greyhound or Amtrak?

tcage08 @tcage08 (88) • Canada 22 Nov 08

I've heard all kinds of horror stories about bus travel in the U.S ...those might be in the minority, but which option is safer? How about quality? Or Price? I'm kind of looking for the cheapest way possible, since i'm still a...

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Getting ready to leave

fwidman @fwidman (11514) • United States 2 Nov 08

I shall be taking off early Wednesday morning to take a week long trip up to Seattle Washington. One of my stepsons is getting married and he'd like me to be there. Of course, I like the trip, as it is on the...

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Now That Many Of Us Are Planning Vacations

KrauseHome @KrauseHome (36445) • United States 12 Aug 08

or have just taken one, I am sure many of us consider checking out the deals and Specials online before going anywhere as well. We might even belong to Travel Clubs, etc. that help us to make our decisions on where to go as well....

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Amtrak

memorable @memorable (114) • United States 28 Jul 08

Has anyone taken the Amtrak train on a far away vacation? If so how was the experience?

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Milwaukee Wisconsin is Run by Idiots

ParaTed2k @ParaTed2k (22940) • Sheboygan, Wisconsin 10 Jun 08

As some of you know, I take Greyhound Bus trips once in awhile (in fact, I'm getting ready for another one next month), so I know what I'm talking about when it comes to bus stations, what they are for, and who you find hanging...

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