When I took the Acela a few times this year, I was surprised to see only Dunkin Donuts coffee served. I would expect Starbucks or better on a train marketed towards an upscale crowd.
Amtrak's next-gen Acela train: “Wi-Fi, craft beers and reliable schedules”
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Re: Amtrak's next-gen Acela train: “Wi-Fi, craft beers and reliable schedules”
#22I've never taken Amtrak, but from what I understand, it's not that great outside the northeast megalopolis. Every time I've looked at their site, it's always been only barely cheaper than flying and often has no trains to a destination I search. Especially if that destination is not a huge city
It isn't for everyone. If you are traveling with a bicycle or other heavy luggage it makes sense. For the same price as a plane ticket + bicycle charges you could get a room on Amtrak. This makes even more sense if you are a bicycling couple.
You can sit in your private compartment and drink your own bottle. When you arrive you are already downtown with your own bicycle.