canadas via rail or amtrak witch one do you prefure?
Trainperson
Posted by reggierail (Member # 26) on :
Let's cover a few key issues. 1. on time performance 2. helpful & cheerful crews 3. quality of food 4. cleanliness of equipment 5. price 6. available 1 person sleepers
***sorry Amtrak, VIA Rail wins on all counts.
Reggie
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Posted by Kent Loudon (Member # 902) on :
reggierail, add:
7. Thickness of mattresses.
VIA still ahead 7-0.
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Posted by lakeshorelimited (Member # 576) on :
Not having the opportunity to travel long distance on VIA (or across the country on Amtrak) I would choose Amtrak. I would probably agree with the other guys if I had experienced trans-continental trains on both AMTK and VIA.
For my needs and purposes, Amtrak is more convienent, as VIA doesn't opperate any trains in New England!!! Service-wise, I must admit that I was impressed by the station staff and crew on-board the one VIA train I've taken.