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Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 10:48 am
by Ibanez
https://nypost.com/2018/02/06/amtrak-tr ... t-125-mph/
A high-speed Amtrak train bound for Penn Station broke apart as it was cruising through Maryland on Tuesday, sources told The Post.
A high-speed Amtrak train bound for Penn Station broke apart as it was moving at top speed through Maryland.
The 2150 Acela was traveling from Washington D.C. to the Big Apple when the incident happened at about 11:20 a.m. The train was traveling at about 125 mph, according to the source.
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 11:28 am
by kalm
I guess .... it couldn’t?
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 11:33 am
by 89Hen
Wait, if it left DC travelling north at 125 mph and broke apart in Maryland at 11:20am, what time did it leave Union Station?
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 11:34 am
by 89Hen
BTW, a buddy of mine is a PR exec for Amtrak. He has had a tough couple weeks.
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 11:55 am
by CAA Flagship
89Hen wrote:BTW, a buddy of mine is a PR exec for Amtrak. He has had a tough couple weeks.
Why is being Puerto Rican relevant here? Poor infrastructure?
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 11:59 am
by Ibanez
89Hen wrote:Wait, if it left DC travelling north at 125 mph and broke apart in Maryland at 11:20am, what time did it leave Union Station?
If you didn't see it leave, did it really leave?
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 12:02 pm
by CAA Flagship
Gil Dobie wrote:Ibanez wrote:
If you didn't see it leave, did it really leave?
Trust me. I can tell.
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 12:07 pm
by 93henfan
Federal employees should get a large raise to prevent things like this from happening.
Please write to your Congressmen.
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 1:05 pm
by Grizalltheway
93henfan wrote:Federal employees should get a large raise to prevent things like this from happening.
Please write to your Congressmen.
I would, but I'm afraid I'll make him angry and he'll body slam me. He is from Jersey and all.
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 1:12 pm
by Ibanez
93henfan wrote:Federal employees should get a large raise to prevent things like this from happening.
Please write to your Congressmen.
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 1:23 pm
by 93henfan
You guys are making a joke of this? Wtf? This is about safety!
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 2:03 pm
by Chizzang
89Hen wrote:BTW, a buddy of mine is a PR exec for Amtrak. He has had a tough couple weeks.
I've got his new ad campaign...
Amtrak...
We suck at trains
But we're all you've got
Tell him he can have that for free
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 2:20 pm
by AZGrizFan
89Hen wrote:Wait, if it left DC travelling north at 125 mph and broke apart in Maryland at 11:20am, what time did it leave Union Station?
The said there’d be no math involved. This is math.
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 2:52 pm
by 89Hen
Chizzang wrote:89Hen wrote:BTW, a buddy of mine is a PR exec for Amtrak. He has had a tough couple weeks.
I've got his new ad campaign...
Amtrak...
We suck at trains
But we're all you've got
Tell him he can have that for free
I'm not sure he's in the joking mood. After the accident in Virginia I sent him a text of "Trying to kill the GOP, WTF?" and it was met with no response.
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:50 pm
by BDKJMU
Amtrak Train To Michigan Unexpectedly Stops Twice, Leaves Passengers Sick
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/02/13/ ... gers-sick/
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 12:52 pm
by BDKJMU
Chizzang wrote:89Hen wrote:BTW, a buddy of mine is a PR exec for Amtrak. He has had a tough couple weeks.
I've got his new ad campaign...
Amtrak...
We suck at trains
But we're all you've got
Tell him he can have that for free
I’ve got another one:
‘Amtrak- Come experience 3rd world train service in a 1st world country.’
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 1:04 pm
by ∞∞∞
BDKJMU wrote:Chizzang wrote:
I've got his new ad campaign...
Amtrak...
We suck at trains
But we're all you've got
Tell him he can have that for free
I’ve got another one:
‘Amtrak- Come experience 3rd world train service in a 1st world country.’
I take the Northeast Regional all the time. I don't get molested by security, the trains are clean with free wifi, and it's quicker from city-to-city than airline travel (between DC-NYC...takes longer to Boston).
That said, I do hear Amtrak has quite a few issues outside of the Northeast, But at least between DC and Boston, a ton of people prefer Amtrak over airlines (including myself).
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 2:19 pm
by GannonFan
∞∞∞ wrote:BDKJMU wrote:
I’ve got another one:
‘Amtrak- Come experience 3rd world train service in a 1st world country.’
I take the Northeast Regional all the time. I don't get molested by security, the trains are clean with free wifi, and it's quicker from city-to-city than airline travel (between DC-NYC...takes longer to Boston).
That said, I do hear Amtrak has quite a few issues outside of the Northeast, But at least between DC and Boston, a ton of people prefer Amtrak over airlines (including myself).
I think the only place it works well is in that small DC-NYC corridor. Big populations, small area, urban centers, relatively straightforward with the tracks.
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 2:26 pm
by Grizalltheway
GannonFan wrote:∞∞∞ wrote:
I take the Northeast Regional all the time. I don't get molested by security, the trains are clean with free wifi, and it's quicker from city-to-city than airline travel (between DC-NYC...takes longer to Boston).
That said, I do hear Amtrak has quite a few issues outside of the Northeast, But at least between DC and Boston, a ton of people prefer Amtrak over airlines (including myself).
I think the only place it works well is in that small DC-NYC corridor. Big populations, small area, urban centers, relatively straightforward with the tracks.
Don't forget about the Empire Builder.
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 3:06 pm
by TheDancinMonarch
Grizalltheway wrote:GannonFan wrote:
I think the only place it works well is in that small DC-NYC corridor. Big populations, small area, urban centers, relatively straightforward with the tracks.
Don't forget about the Empire Builder.
Have taken the Empire Builder both east and west. Pleasant trip with great service.
Re: Amtrak - WTF?
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2018 3:31 pm
by AshevilleApp
I've only ridden Amtrak a couple of times, but I found it more pleasant than flying. Pretty low bar I know, but.....