[ATrain]

Up 40% over last year, but of course they didn't report the financial numbers here:

http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2011/m ... r-1029964/

And yes, I do take the train about once or twice a year up to Philadelphia. Its cheaper than flying US Airways out of Roanoke or driving to RDU to fly Southwest, and also cheaper than driving.

[Cider Jim]

Has anyone ever taken the train to a Nats or O's game?

Mrs. Cider took it once to NYC to do some shopping/sightseeing with some ladies from our church, and they LOVED it.

[jbock13]

It's cheaper than driving, because people like me, who don't use it, are paying for your ticket via government revenue

[Hold My Own]

I take this every time I go to DC now. It's as simple as it gets and you can get work done along the way. Then you can Metro anywhere you want Cider so getting to a Nats game would be simple.

[Chris Lang]

Do they have wi-fi on the trains?

I'm seriously considering taking the train to Stony Brook for football in November rather than drive it. Absolute nightmare of a drive last time. I figure I can take the train to Penn Station and rent a car from there to go the rest of the way. Rates are pretty reasonable, too.

[ATrain]

Do they have wi-fi on the trains?

I'm seriously considering taking the train to Stony Brook for football in November rather than drive it. Absolute nightmare of a drive last time. I figure I can take the train to Penn Station and rent a car from there to go the rest of the way. Rates are pretty reasonable, too.

It'd be nice, but no. I think Megabus does however.

[PAmedic]

Do they have wi-fi on the trains?

It'd be nice, but no. I think Megabus does however.

evidently they do, at least on the Acela

http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentSe ... 7405732514

AmtrakConnect Wi-Fi®

Wi-Fi Now Available

Look for the following networks to connect:

In-station: "AmtrakConnectStation" On Acela Express: "AmtrakConnectAcela" Wi-Fi? Why yes.
Available via AmtrakConnect, our Wi-Fi service is free of charge. Whether you're using a mobile device or a laptop, stay productive while you're en route to your destination.

Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wi-Fi service available?
AmtrakConnect Wi-Fi is available on all Acela Express trains, in all ClubAcela lounges and inside the following stations:

Washington, DC - Union Station (WAS) Baltimore, MD - Penn Station (BAL) Wilmington, DE - Wilmington Station (WIL) Philadelphia, PA - 30th Street Station (PHL) New York, NY - Penn Station (NYP) Providence, RI (PVD) Westwood, MA - Route 128 (RTE) Lorton, VA - Auto Train Only (LOR) Sanford, FL - Auto Train Only (SFA)

[Sly Fox]

Amtrak still exists? Glad to see my tax dollars are still being wasted in large quantities for the benefit of you East Coasters. You're welcome.

[ATrain]

Amtrak still exists? Glad to see my tax dollars are still being wasted in large quantities for the benefit of you East Coasters. You're welcome.

I don't mind my tax dollars supporting intercity mass transit, but personally I wish they'd get rid of all the environmental impact studies that must be done so high speed rail can be developed faster. There is a reason why Virginia didn't apply for the $2 Billion that Florida rejected...not enough time to do all the ridiculous amounts of studies required to put the infrastructure in place. It's also why Norfolk Southern and CSX are no longer involved in passenger rail.