Amtrak - WTF?

[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.

[kalm]

I guess .... it couldn’t?

[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?

[89Hen]

BTW, a buddy of mine is a PR exec for Amtrak. He has had a tough couple weeks.

[CAA Flagship]

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?

[Ibanez]

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?

[CAA Flagship]

If you didn't see it leave, did it really leave?

Trust me. I can tell.

[93henfan]

Federal employees should get a large raise to prevent things like this from happening.

Please write to your Congressmen.

[Grizalltheway]

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.

[Ibanez]

Federal employees should get a large raise to prevent things like this from happening.

Please write to your Congressmen.

[93henfan]

You guys are making a joke of this? Wtf? This is about safety!

[Chizzang]

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

[AZGrizFan]

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.

[89Hen]

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.

[BDKJMU]

Amtrak Train To Michigan Unexpectedly Stops Twice, Leaves Passengers Sick
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/02/13/ ... gers-sick/

[BDKJMU]

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.’

[∞∞∞]

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).

[GannonFan]

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.

[Grizalltheway]

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.

[TheDancinMonarch]

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.

[AshevilleApp]

I've only ridden Amtrak a couple of times, but I found it more pleasant than flying. Pretty low bar I know, but.....