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[quote]I'd like to see Amtrak bid out the whole sleeping car/diner business, period. [/quote] This would make a train less attractive, thus reducing the demand even more. Especially diners (since they are open to coach passengers as well). It seems that you would like to see Amtrak shrink to the Bush Administration's vision - a few disconnected regional corridors. Otherwise, what's the point in this whole argument? If you agree that long-distance trains should be around, then you have to realize that, given the way the things are right now in the U.S., the only way to keep them is through Amtrak in its current structure and funding system, however inefficient it is (or seems to be). [quote]I'm OK with the equipment arguement for the sleepers, but not the coaches.[/quote] Coaches may also fluctuate from route to route based on the demand. Why not? Besides, coaches sometimes need repairs, too, which costs money. Have you seen the difference between the interiors of an average Amfleet-II coach ten years ago and now? Don't you agree that they have improved? [quote]Seasonality may be a reason the consist varies over the year, but year over year with growing demand, shouldn't the train get longer?[/quote] Of couse, they should. Tell this to Bush Administration and to legislators who are responsible for funding. Besides, train equipment is a capital (rather than operating) expense, so there is nothing to complain about - this would not be "pork" by any standard.[quote]From now to the end of the month, the only day the the train is sold out between ATL and NYP is Easter Sunday. It isn't even sold out for Good Friday, or the Thurday before, yet.[/quote] I'm too busy to go out and check how many cars Crescent will have on Friday and weekend. Actually, I will be traveling to Philadelphia on commuter trains that day. If, by some chance, I'll be on my way when Crescent passes by, I'll see it for myself. But I'm not going to plan my time specifically for that.
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