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[quote user="oltmannd"] ......  So, why exactly does Amtrak need to replace their equipment? [/quote] Whether replacement or refurbishment is the best option for Amtrak involves numerous variables and, at the end of the day, there probably are persuasive points for either choice, my previous post notwithstanding.   Having just completed a round trip from Taylor to Fort Worth on the Texas Eagle, it is clear that the equipment on the Eagle needs some serious attention.  Paint was peeling from numerous spots in the lounge car, two of the seats were broken, and the lower level restroom was not working.   My coach needed some serious work.  Some of the materials on the stairs had worked loose, thereby creating what appeared to be a situation in which a passenger could trip going down the stairs. The restrooms were relatively clean but the appearance was shabby.  The occupied/vacant sign on the restroom doors has been wiped clean through use.
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