Re:Amtrak's 2035 map has people talking about the future of ...
by m463 on Sunday April 25, 2021 @05:48PM
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> Amtrak is always lowest on the priority totem pole
It's unfortunate, but this is probably the way it should be.
Economically the repeat customer should probably get the benefits of predictability / stability.
Also, passenger commuter lines do stick closer to schedule than long-distance trains.
When I've traveled amtrak, the first time I was surprised to have such unpredictable times, but after that I just factored it in. Most long-distance amtrak travel is for the scenery and the pace, not for private-jet-efficiency.
It's unfortunate, but this is probably the way it should be.
Economically the repeat customer should probably get the benefits of predictability / stability.
Also, passenger commuter lines do stick closer to schedule than long-distance trains.
When I've traveled amtrak, the first time I was surprised to have such unpredictable times, but after that I just factored it in. Most long-distance amtrak travel is for the scenery and the pace, not for private-jet-efficiency.