by Matt Johnson
For that matter, are we going to renumber mileposts where accidents have occurred? Clearly it can be carried to the point of absurdity.
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Gilbert B Norman wrote:Mr. Johnson, all here know I'm a regular Auto Train rider with twenty three "voyages" to date. The last time I was on another Amtrak train was 2012.I think it is pretty clear to all that your anecdote does not provide meaningful insight into what would be observed by an average train rider, given your past experiences and affinity.
Especially now that I am "less Luddite" than in the past (I even have and use an app titled Marco Polo), whenever Mr. Google says AT is near Crescent City, I DO take note.
ApproachMedium wrote:The temps may be okay but the seats ARE THE WORST SEATS EVER. They have no suspension from the floor movement and are absolute destruction on your back with our rough american trackage. They might be good in germany, but they are just absolute hell here in America.Could just adopt German trackage standards of course
dowlingm wrote:Could just adopt German trackage standards of courseThat wouldn't be such a bad idea - after all, the passengers don't get super nice bouncy pogo seats either.