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Amtrak Acela in First Class | Boston to New York on America's High Speed Train
Join me for a quick trip down the North East Corridor on Amtrak's aging but very nice Acela train in first class from Boston to New York.
00:00 The Metropolitan Lounge in South Station
00:56 Boarding and exterior train view
01:42 Car and Seat Tour
02:17 Departure
02:41 Meal Service
03:05 Top Speed
03:38 Restroom Tour
04:15 Arriving in New York
Thanks to the great Amtrak crew for the great trip!
00:00 The Metropolitan Lounge in South Station
00:56 Boarding and exterior train view
01:42 Car and Seat Tour
02:17 Departure
02:41 Meal Service
03:05 Top Speed
03:38 Restroom Tour
04:15 Arriving in New York
Thanks to the great Amtrak crew for the great trip!
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Amtrak's Silver Star Train (Re-mix with Narration) | New York to Miami in a Sleeping Car Bedroom
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This was my first video, and originally had captions but no narration. I'm re-releasing it now with voice narration. Join us in an Amtrak Viewliner I sleeping car bedroom on the Silver Star train from New York to Miami. As mentioned in the video, the 9111 car (southbound) and 9211 car (northbound) is usually a Viewliner I as of October, 2023. This is subject to change at any time, of course. We...
New Hawaiian Airlines 787 in a First Class Suite | San Francisco to Honolulu Roundtrip Leihoku Suite
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Join me for two of the first trips on Hawaiian Airlines brand new 787 Dreamliner in a first class suite. Hawaiian airlines first 787 went into service on April 15, and I was fortunate enough to take a roundtrip from San Francisco to Honolulu during its first week of service, in one of the unique Leihoku first class suites. 00:00 Intro and boarding 00:29 Suite overview 01:05 Comparing to Hawaiia...
The Lake Shore Limited | Chicago to Boston by Train in a Bedroom on Amtrak's Viewliner 2 Sleeper
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Join me for an overnight train trip from Chicago to Boston, the northern fork of Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited service, which also goes to New York. I traveled in a Viewliner 2 bedroom. 00:00 Union Station in Chicago and the Metropolitan Lounge 00:47 Boarding and exterior train tour 02:12 Room tour 04:22 Lake Shore Limited route 04:49 Departure 05:12 Train tour and breakfast in the dining car 06:...
Brightline Orlando to Miami in 2024 | Checking-in on Brightline's Train 6 Months after Orlando Start
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Join me as I ride Brightline's train service from Orlando to Miami about six months after the Orlando launch. I cover some new station news and Brightline's financial performance as well. 00:00 Brightline Orlando Station and Premium Lounge 01:13 Boarding, seat tour, and departure 02:29 Brightline route from Orlando to Miami 03:00 Reaching top speed of 125mph 03:15 How is Brightline doing? 04:02...
The California Zephyr through the Mountains | Bay Area to Denver in an Amtrak Superliner Roomette
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Join me for a scenic overnight train trip from Emeryville, CA in the Bay Area to Denver, the first night of Amtrak's California Zephyr through the Sierra Nevada and Rocky Mountains, in winter. I traveled in a Superliner roomette compartment. 00:00 Boarding in Emeryville, CA 01:39 California Zephyr route to Denver 02:19 Departure 03:55 Train tour 08:14 Roomette tour 09:20 From Sacramento through...
The Cardinal in Winter | New York to Chicago by Train in an Amtrak "Baggage Dorm" Roomette
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Join me for a scenic overnight train trip from New York to Chicago via Washington DC and the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia on a cold and sunny winter day. I traveled in one of the new Viewliner 2 "baggage dorm" cars in a roomette. 00:00 Boarding in New York 01:24 Train route, departure, and breakfast 02:29 Train tour 05:40 From New York to Washington at 125mph (for some of the time) 08...
How to Use France's TGV High-Speed Trains (2024)
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In this video, I talk about how to buy tickets for French trains, compare the two high-speed rail services (Ouigo and TGV InOui), and give some practical tips for traveling. 00:00 Intro 00:12 Browsing Schedules and When to Buy Tickets 02:02 Ouigo vs TGV InOui 05:36 TGV from CDG Airport 06:32 Tips for Purchasing (Use Apple Pay or Google Pay) 07:50 Getting to the Train 09:43 Thanks for watching V...
Rail Journey in France, Part 2 | Toulouse, Bordeaux, Biarritz and Paris on TGV Trains in First Class
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Join me as I continue my rail journeys around France in first class. I visit SNCF's first class lounge, Salon Grand Voyageur, and travel from Toulouse to Bordeaux, a side trip to Biarritz, then back to Paris on TGV trains. 00:00 Intro 00:25 Toulouse to Bordeaux 04:20 Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Salon Grand Voyageur lounge 05:13 Boarding and departing for the Biarritz side trip 10:52 Returning from ...
Rail Journey in France, Part 1 | Paris to Marseille, Nice, and Toulouse on TGV trains in First Class
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Join me as I criss-cross France by train in first class. From Paris to Marseille, on to Nice, back to Marseille, then to Toulouse on TGV, TER (regional), and Intercites trains. 00:00 Intro 00:26 Paris to Marseille 03:33 Departing Marseille for Nice 05:58 Lunch from "Le Bar" 06:25 Mediterranean coast 07:45 Departing Nice to Toulon 10:30 Restroom tour 11:05 Toulon to Marseille 11:43 Marseille to ...
Brightline Train | Miami to Orlando and back in both Smart and Premium classes
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Join us for a smooth ride on Brightline's exciting new train service from Miami to Orlando and back. We try "Smart" class to Orlando and "Premium" class back to Miami. 00:00 Miami Smart Class Lounge 00:32 Boarding and Seat Tour 01:43 The Brightline Route 02:16 Restroom Tour 03:01 Top Speed 03:42 Orlando Premium Class Lounge 04:00 Boarding and Departure for the Trip Back 05:30 Time Lapse of the ...
I have ridden this train several times both from Chicago and Indianapolis. I have ridden the route from the beginning of Amtrak when it was called the James Whitcomb Riley. At that time it did not run through to New York and you had to take a regional train to Washington DC. I actually preferred the old schedule since you left Washington DC in late afternoon and arrived in Cincinnati early the next morning. It then ran as a morning train to Chicago. With the change to use Indianapolis as the morning stop Cincinnati got bad times both east and westbound. Indianapolis is most likely where you picked up the Superliners since that is where Amtrak has its heavy overhaul facility. One of the Cardinals job is to shuttle cars to and from Indianapolis. While this is the slowest route to or from Chicago the scenery through West Virginia is great in the daylight hours. You will usually see more running eastbound to Washington DC. I have heard that Amtrak is planning on running this train daily. It would also be nice if they would add a full service dinner with fresh cooked meals especially since the sleeping car fares are so high.
Thanks for the background! I would like to take the eastbound train at some point.
If your planning trips on Amtrak give your self at least a day for further transportation 😊😊
I didn’t know Massachusetts had mountains
Great video. I liked HA's meal service before COVID, but in 2024 it is becoming more difficult to justify the "everything served on a single tray" meals.
Thank you and agreed. The food quality is pretty good but the overall meal experience isn't up to the quality of other long-haul carriers now.
Thank you brother, this was really helpful👍
That "Flexible Dining" chow is terrible! I recently had it on a Chicago - Pittsburgh round trip. I opted to eat it in (what passes for) the dining car. Nobody looked like they were enjoying it. Until the full dining service cars are restored to the Eastern trains, I won't be riding them.
I like your voice, esp when you say sausage.
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These routes are ridiculously subsidized by taxpayers.
I've taken the Cardinal several times. The last trip was in December, and I was amazed at how much more scenic it was in the winter.
How do you know if you’re choosing a forward facing seat? I get car sick going backwards
Unfortunately, you can't tell. They don't seem to know which was the trains will be oriented in advance, so they don't show the direction of travel on the seat selection diagrams.
is there a way to know which direction your sit will be facing? I get dizzy if I am not facing the direction of flow
Unfortunately, no. They don't seem to know which was the trains will be oriented in advance, so they don't show the direction of travel on the seat selection diagrams.
Thanks for sharing! It's very informative!
Thank you!
I love Just The Way You Are that was played @ the beginning
A bar in the train and they bring your food or do they ring you back ?
They give you the option to pick up from "Le Bar" car or deliver to your seat. I picked up my order from the car, and they seemed surprised to have an order, which suggests people don't use the online ordering much. Having ridden these trains a few times now, I haven't seen an order be delivered to someone's seat.
I enjoyed the detailed review. Out of curiosity, do you remember the room number you were in?
Thank you. I think I was in roomette #3 on that one.
WOW !! Love it !!
Thank you!
Great catch ride with heritage 145 led by 103 on the train
Thank you!
Very nice. I'm so glad that traditional dining is restored to this route. I last did this a few years ago, and really enjoyed it. FWIW, it's relatively easy to connect from the Northbound Silver Meteor (sister train) to the westbound Cardinal in Washington DC. If you're so inclined, one "Amtrak Vacation" -- starting in NYC -- is to take the Silver Star or Silver Meteor from NYC to Miami, layover one night in Miami, then the Silver Meteor from Miami to DC, the Cardinal from DC to CHI, and then the Lakeshore Limited from CHI back to NYC. The connection to the Cardinal in DC is the only one that's close (given delays), but if you've booked the trip on one ticket then Amtrak is pretty good about making sure that you make the connection (my crew assured me that Amtrak will add a sleeper to the next day's Cardinal if the connection is missed).
Thanks for the comment! That trip sounds great, and covers the most scenic part of the Cardinal.
Great video. Personally, while I'm extremely excited for Brightline West, I think they're doing everything wrong which will lead Amtrak to eventually take over. Brightline Florida: Railway built with road crossings which are extremely prone to accidents, slow speeds from West Palm Beach to Miami, and only just a little faster up to Orlando; stations built with no sidings to allow for express trains which then leaves people only saving only about 30 minutes on the train as opposed to driving from Miami to Orlando (on a good, no-traffic day, which I understand is VERY rare). Brightline West: Single-track high speed railway (not sure how that's going to work out, especially IF demand increases); Vegas Terminal south of the strip with no "last-mile" transportation to the strip; California Terminal in Rancho Cucamonga which then leads people to have to take metrolink to LA allowing for little time-savings and inconvenience to passengers; The only saving grace to Brightline West in my opinion is that the trains are supposed to travel at 180mph (but I know there are some curves within the median which will force the train to have to slow down). I wish the best for Brightline but I feel like they're not doing these things the right way to get Americans out their cars.
Thank you for the comment! The only Brightline West deep dive I've watched so far is from @LucidStew (th-cam.com/video/hXF_g_aq8vc/w-d-xo.html). It shows the issues you've raised: lots of single-tracking, curves and grades in the route that limit speed, and terminal stations outside of city centers (a little outside in LV, a lot outside in LA). It's a 215 mile trip they plan to make in just over 2 hours, so at least the average speed of around 100mph is faster than driving. Hopefully it turns out, but we'll see...
I actually think Amtrak buying both lines would be good for the entire system since connectivity between BL and Amtrak’s rail network would be much better than it is now. It would be nice to have some intermodal terminal somewhere connecting the two services somewhere since the only way one can connect to BL is by car or plane. That being said, the budget and property rights along both BL west and east makes it difficult to build a good service.
I heard the Boston section has only one Viewliner I car. Was it upgraded or just an operational change?
I think it's just an operational change. When I took it in early April, the train was: -Front section (to Boston) - Viewliner II sleeper, cafe, two coaches -Back section (to New York) - three coaches, Viewliner II diner, two Viewliner I sleepers Earlier (last year), one of the New York sleepers was usually a Viewliner II, but Amtrak shuffled the equipment, and Amtrak may shuffle the equipment again at any point.
@@SightlinesTravel Thanks for the reply man! Traveling in two weeks fingers crossed🤣
I appreciate your low-key emphasis that it's very difficult to get in and out of the bedroom while the lower berth is made up for sleeping. One additional tip I can offer as a frequent passenger on this train in these bedrooms -- pull the curtains closed on the upper and lower windows before going to sleep. The train passes through many stations and platforms with bright lights above, and the curtains make it much easier to sleep. Another tip -- there is a sliding door, locked from both sides, that joins the two bedrooms (A and B). This door often squeaks and rattles, even on the new Viewliner II equipment. Use the firm cardboard safety insert (steal another if needed ... :) ) and fold it into a wedge. There is usually just one or two key places that squeak, and with the card wedged in place the squeak can be quieted.
Thanks for the comment and the tips! My particular car didn't have the squeaking connector door issue, luckily. It did have a different mildly annoying noise of an electric motor starting and stopping every few minutes, which wasn't helpful when trying to sleep. I've read this is specific to the B bedroom on the Viewliner 2s.
@@SightlinesTravel I know the sound you mean. I'm pretty sure that's a compressor for flushing the toilet.
I bought a ticket for this train, but I am unclear as to what I do. I have an email confirmation with a barcode,but it says THIS IS NOT A TICKET. I am supposed to print out the email at an Amtrak kiosk? I am getting aboard the train in Framingham. Does every station have a kiosk with a printer? What if it is broken? I am afraid of getting there and discovering I am missing the ticket.
You should have gotten an email from etickets@amtrak.com with a PDF attachment. That attachment has the QR code you show to the conductor. Alternatively, you can install the Amtrak app and log in with the same email address and password you used on the website to get the QR code. If neither of those work, I’d suggest calling up Amtrak reservations and they should be able to look up your reservation and tell you what to do. Happy travels!
Thank you very much. I last traveled on Amtrak in 2010, and I think things have changed.
Thanks! We have been on the LSL and are scheduled to make the trip again in July. Thank you for the tour of the sleeper accommodations.
Thank you and enjoy your trip!
Good memories of making the trip from Chicago to New York on the LSL. I recall they offered a (quite late) dinner dining car service back in those days. Was dinner an option, and you just preferred going to bed? Just curious, as it is a trip iw ould like to make again some time before old age totally sets in for me.
Unfortunately the dining car was closed when we departed Chicago at 9:30pm, so dinner there wasn’t an option. The sleeping car attendant mentioned that the cafe car was open until 11pm (or later, I forget exactly what time she mentioned), and I could get a complimentary drink. I assume they had some snacks for sale too. Happy travels, I hope you’re able to take the LSL again!
@@SightlinesTravel Thank you for the information. I guess, as I remember it, the departure time at the time was more like 6-7 pm and there were two dinner seatings. With the later departure it figures to be too late for dining on board. I opted for second seating, and there turned out to only be two diners, so we were sat together. And my dinner partner was a very peculiar gent who ended up with most of his main course down his shirt front and with no conversation :-) I had some great trips on Amtrak in the 80s and 90s. IT seemed a notch better then, especially when you clicked to have a crack on-board crew. look forward to seeing more of yoru videos having just now discovered yoru channel. FWIW my favorite Amtrak route is the Southwest Chief. Good travels! ---Mike
I often do exactly this trip, in a bedroom to Boston. The cafe car is usually open within minutes of leaving Chicago. Show them your ticket showing that you're in the sleeper, and they'll generally provide a hot meal (I like the cheeseburger) and one alcoholic beverage (I like the wine splits) without charge. Don't forget to tip the cafe attendant!
@@thomasstambaugh5181 You're so right. On my last trip (on the California Zephyr) a fellow diner (who always seemed to be there when I was there) was constantly telling stories demonstrating how wealthy he was, and yet never left a penny of a tip for the entire journey! The cafe & diner personnel really remember those who are grateful & generously show it. It makes a difference on a multi-day trip to the service you experience. I think all Amtrak trips are like buying a lottery ticket: it is the cabin crew that makes it a WIN or LOSE trip.
Thanks for the info, good to know! And I agree that tipping the folks providing service -- cafe attendant, dining car attendants, and sleeping car attendant -- is definitely a good idea.
My memory is a bit fuzzy on the exact location however I think it was just past Albany when the train split and the half going to Boston went out a way and then stopped on a bridge and then reversed direction; I am guessing to be pointed in the correct direction to go east. I have no idea in intervening 4+ decades if newer tracks have eliminated this having to be done. I do remember a smart ass student telling the conductor as the train was slowing on the bridge that he had left his bag on the platform at the last stop and could we go back so I could retrieve it. The quick thinking conductor caught on (or perhaps this was not the first time someone had said this) and replied loudly to the effect that they usually would not turn the train back for misplaced luggage but would make an exception in this case. Some passengers in the car groaned and glared at me, and a few laughed. Another memory that is fading with time passing is reading somewhere that at least a few guys would jump on the Lakeshore Limited or maybe it was the Broadway Limited and ride them far enough to get a haircut and a meal in the dining car, then get off and take a train in the other direction to get back home. Anyways thanks for a fun and interesting video that brought back a great memory.
Thank you for the anecdotes and glad you enjoyed the video! Today, they decouple the locomotives and front four cars of the train from the rest of the train, and that front part heads to Boston without having to reverse.
very good review. thanks!
Thank you!
It looks MORE like a business class, NOT FIRST CLASS!
Thank you for this. Am considering the Chicago to Boston and back train next fall. My only criticism is, there’s no mention of Wi-Fi. I’ve heard that Wi-Fi is spotty and iffy on these trains.
Thank you and fair point. The Wi-Fi is pretty much non-existent. I've never gotten it to work reliably on the long distance trains, and use my phone instead. On this trip, I had cell service the whole way except for about an hour stretch in western Massachusetts. Happy travels!
787? They got a cheap deal from Boeing
Look at all those electric outlets ! Impressive
Probably the best feature of the Viewliner 2s! 😊
You'll still want a power strip or extension cord if you want anything near the window.
Nice video
Thank you!
Your meal looked dreadful -- greasy looking potatoes., Why was the upper berth made up when you are travelling alone? Makes the room smaller. Ticket price?
When the lower bed is made up for sleeping while you're somewhere else, it takes gymnastics to enter the bedroom. There is literally NO space between the edge of the lower berth and the sink. If you're tall, the lower berth has more length. I like to sleep with my head towards the window.
@@thomasstambaugh5181 Superliner Bedrooms are like that. Bad design.
@@randall8379 The superliner bedrooms have more space between the front of the berth and the sink. Even the Viewliner I bedrooms were a little better. This particular "feature" seems limited to the new Viewliner II equipment.
@@thomasstambaugh5181 I've ridden in Superliner and Viewliner I and II Bedrooms. I remember how tight the space was in the Superliner Bedroom between sink and lower berth. I forget just how tight it is in the Viewliner Bedroom. My guess is that the designers aren't experienced in overnight train travel in sleepers.
It was also nice to have the upper bunk made up but still be able sit on the couch (lower bunk) until ready to sleep. And it does seem like the designers of the VL2 sleepers missed some things the VLs had, like a place to store the ladder to the upper bunk. A couple of sleeping car attendants have complained about that.
You're not even going to tell us how the food tasted?
The food was very good overall! The veggie omelet at breakfast was my least favorite, not bad but somewhat bland, despite the pesto. The cake dessert was rich and chocolatey. The beef brisket on the way back was excellent, very tender, and the salad with mango was a nice contrast. It was definitely the best meal of the two.
I've been on the Lake Shore Limited three times, via the New York City to Chicago Union Station route, and vice versa. People have called it the "Late For Sure Limited". LOL. One time, the train was late and I arrived in Chicago FIVE HOURS LATE! 😳🙄🤦♂️🚆
Yeah, when Amtrak is late, it can be very late. I've had good luck so far.
I actually arrived Chicago 8 hours behind on a Late For Sure Limited back in 2017
For every station they add, it will mean another stop, which is great, however, if there are too many stations it will take forever to get to Miami.
It's a good point. As they add more stations, I'm guessing they won't have every train stop at all stations. Right now, only every other train stops at Boca Raton, for example. But we'll see.
@@SightlinesTravel If more people start using it they are not going to make people wait because we are talking about money here. If they are looking to make a profit without government backing they will be the first train company in the world to achieve it. It's a vicious circle, if the numbers start to drop they will put up the fares, which in turn will make the numbers drop further, and if they are not making a profit they will go out of business. Every other country runs their trains for the overall benefit of the people, some lines make a profit but most don't.
I don't understand why they don't have track sidings at the stations so they could have express trains between Orlando and Miami.
@@TheRailwayDrone That costs money, they are not in it to spend money they are in it to make money, that's the difference between private and government money, the government can afford to look long term, with private you are there while it's making money, as soon as it looks as if it's coming unstuck the investors are gone. The difference between the USA and other 1st world countries is they are run for the benefit of the people, while in the US things are only run for profit, it's why the military and the health businesses are so huge, the people come second.
@@Shytot-1 Well as the guy in the video pointed out, they're LOSING money. Most people would take trains if it were faster. There are clear examples of this on the Northeast Corridor. It may not be high speed rail by definition, but I still get to NYC from DC MUCH quicker than driving. Additionally, given the many accidents they've had caused by stupid drivers, they have to spend money to repair those engines. So while they're in it for the money, doesn't seem as though the decisions they've made is going to make them much money. I really hope they succeed, but I think things could have been better with Brightline (Florida primarily). But then again, thank Rick Scott for it.
Personally, even when I have a full bedroom, I use the shared shower since it is roomier and doesn't involve as much contortion working around a toilet.
Yeah, that's a good point, the toilet is in the way when showering. And even running the shower for just a few minutes to do a quick wash/rinse as I did leaves a half-inch or so of water on the floor that's slow to drain and dry.
I’ve taken the Zephyr, the Capitol Limited and the Southwest Chief but this is next on my list.
It's a nice trip. Hopefully you get better weather that I did. 😊 I'd like to take the Capitol Limited and Southwest Chief too at some point.
@@SightlinesTravel I’ll be taking the zephyr over the 4th of July holiday to California for my 50th birthday. I’m hoping to see fireworks along the journey!
Sounds like a fun summer trip. Happy travels and an early happy birthday!
NO MORE TRAINS!! we need more interstate with wider lanes please!
Hope you’re trolling. Otherwise go get that tumor in your brain checked out.
This ragebait? Cause it's the dumbest Idea I have ever read. " Just one more lane bro"
I kind of agree, for me there is nothing more freeing than to drive where I want to go. On the other hand, I sure love trains.
Can't you take a direct line with no stops?
From Orlando to Miami? No, there aren't any non-stop trains now.
@@SightlinesTravel They ned to make that happen. Imagine getting their faster than you can in a car? I thought they would have figured that out by now.
It would be great if they could shorten the 3 hour 25 minute train trip, but I think it's often faster than driving when south Florida traffic is factored in. Right now, Google Maps is showing 4 hours to drive from Orlando to Miami due to traffic.
@@SightlinesTravel Yeah dude, but the train also has delays as short as they may be. There's videos of people experiencing almost that. Apple Maps iOS telling me 3:38 right now using the turn pike. That's not bad either way not having to drive. I like that but we need a direct trip & wouldn't mind paying the extra charge for it. It's not like anyone rides this thing to save money.
Fair enough. It would be great if the train trip was always significantly shorter than driving to justify the higher cost. Hopefully they can speed it up.
Always wear flip flops in the shower. Never know what you can pick up on the floor there. We do that, never had an issue doing this.
Good advice!
Interesting. I've read their ridership numbers are way lower than what they had projected. Their decision to not run the train faster due to their decision to not better grade separate the route and have it be fully double tracked, is the primary reason for more people not using it. The train only averages about 67 mph. That's not fast enough to complete with cars let alone flights. If they can get that average speed up to around 100 mph, it would be a game changer.
Those are both good points. Their ridership is below their initial long-term projections and they've subsequently lowered those projections a few times. So those were clearly too optimistic. But ridership is growing rapidly now, and it will be interesting to see how it goes when they add more coaches and have trains longer than four cars later this year. I agree that better grade separation for faster speeds would be great. I believe they're working on that between West Palm Beach and Cocoa especially, trying to get government grants for it, as it also improves safety. It will be expensive and difficult to do further south as development gets more dense. I thought it was already competitive with cars time-wise, given traffic in South Florida? But I don't live there and don't know for sure. It does still seem slower than flying based on a couple TH-cam "train vs plane" videos out there. The train is a better experience though. Not having to deal with TSA is a big advantage alone. 😊
How were you able to capture the train speed? What app was that? Interested for my own upcoming trip on the Empire Builder.
That app is just called "Speedometer". There are a bunch of speedometer apps on both the Apple and Google app stores. They just need a GPS signal to work. Have a fun trip on the Empire Builder! I'd like to take that one someday.
It's too bad that the most scenic parts of this trip are in the dark. You miss all of the mounrain in W Va, and Ky, the cities of Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Makes for a wasted video.
No way you went to Vice City in real life 😲
Miami has some great buildings.
I’ve taken Brightline to Southern Florida three times and I enjoyed the relaxed experience. I could read my e-book and talk with my friend.
Also, the ride was smooth and comfortable, and I enjoyed eating empanadas in my coffee in the Orlando station.
Brightline definitely is a smooth experience. Thanks for sharing!
Great video! I did the Zephyr this time last year from Martinez to Denver and back. I have also done the Coast Starlight from Martinez to LA and back. I love traveling on Amtrak!
Thanks for the winter scenes of the California Zephyr. You do a very nice job of narrating the trip. I do the full trip every year in June when the daylight is longest. Did you end this trip in Denver on Valentine’s Day?
I’m on it now. 3/18/24. Great scenery, roomette, service. Everything great. Looking forward to tomorrow going through Colorado.
Enjoy the trip!
Great video ! Thanks for sharing. Was there a guy with a quad runner about 21:40 fishing ??