Gilbert B Norman wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 12:59 pm Connections at CHI to 3,5,7, 21 and 59 are what controls the frequency of 29 and 49.How many riders actually continue on, do you suppose?
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Gilbert B Norman wrote: ↑Mon Oct 19, 2020 12:59 pm Connections at CHI to 3,5,7, 21 and 59 are what controls the frequency of 29 and 49.How many riders actually continue on, do you suppose?
ohioriverrailway wrote: ↑Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:56 am How many riders actually continue on, do you suppose?What percentage of Amtrak customers make transfers in Chicago is immaterial, because no matter how low it is those are customers Amtrak can not afford to toss away.
electricron wrote: ↑Tue Oct 20, 2020 11:52 amI always plan on spending a night in Chicago when making a transfer, but now that might be two or even three nights. Most Amtrak customers do not, and now with reduced services even more will not.The City of Chicago has quarantine requirements covering people arriving from more than half the US. The city will let people pass through but do not want people spending the night unless they are in quarantine. While probably not intentional, Amtrak's scheduling allows travelers to obey the local law, to the extent possible.
Backshophoss wrote: ↑Wed Oct 21, 2020 12:43 am GBN,# 3 is selling out sleeper space on a regular basis under the covid rules, but the yard won't tack on an extra sleeperWhat's the cost of another sleeper? What, tack it on and locate a porter for the trip?
Gilbert B Norman wrote: ↑Sat Oct 24, 2020 3:16 pm Observed:After watching #3/4 at La Plata via Virtual Railfan it is normal in the winter to drop 1 coach. One may be to Kansas City only. Fair number of students from there take train to/from Chicago.
5(24) 2 P-42 (Veterans leading) 2 Sleeper, Diner, Lounge, 2 Coach
4(22) 2 P-42, 2 Sleeper, Diner, Lounge, 4 Coach. 1 Surfliner.
Both "met" @ 18.32 ( within 1min)
3(24) Just heard it monents ago. Didn't want to loiter.
GWoodle wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:07 pm With the holidays approaching it may be 2 months too early to make these changes. Not having daily service disrupts travel maybe Friday then return Monday after a weekend back home. May be surprised how many Chicago area students attend a smaller college or university somewhere in the Midwest. So many need Amtrak to provide daily service.Have you checked the regional service? It is a long trip with a layover in St Louis, but Amtrak scheduling shows the availability of a Friday outbound Sunday return to Kansas City. I believe all of the Illinois routes kept one daily train, which would serve the weekend commuters you highlight.
lordsigma12345 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 22, 2020 8:54 am He also mentioned that all the host railroads were informed they should consider these reductions in schedule temporary.In a normal time when words mattered, I might find that comforting. I just hope it's not a Lindsey Graham "hold the tape" promise that means nothing.
justalurker66 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 11:54 pmThe "regional" Kansas City-St Louis Chicago trains may work for some. The 1x day Illinois Zephyr may work to Galesburg & Quincy. Not sure if running Superliner coach in place of Amfleet/Horizon adds any seats ? Problem is La Plata is only served by #3/#4 Chief. There may be other holiday travelers on LD routes that can't get home except by car. In the long run shows the need for Amtrak to start new dayliner regional service for some of these LD routes.GWoodle wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:07 pm With the holidays approaching it may be 2 months too early to make these changes. Not having daily service disrupts travel maybe Friday then return Monday after a weekend back home. May be surprised how many Chicago area students attend a smaller college or university somewhere in the Midwest. So many need Amtrak to provide daily service.Have you checked the regional service? It is a long trip with a layover in St Louis, but Amtrak scheduling shows the availability of a Friday outbound Sunday return to Kansas City. I believe all of the Illinois routes kept one daily train, which would serve the weekend commuters you highlight.