alice schrieb:
> My husband, my two-year-old son, and I, have booked a trip from Denver
> to Emeryville on Amtrak in December. Could anyone in the know please
> answer some questions for us?
I haven't travelled on this route, but I did take the train from Los Angeles
to Oakland this spring; my answers reflect my experiences on that trip.
> 1. We have 'reserved coach seats', does this mean that we actually
> have reserved seats, or is it first-come, first-serve, i.e. is there a
> possibility that we will not be able to get seats together?
There are no specific seat numbers reserved for you. At the check-in
you'll be given a coach number, and the train attendant of that coach
will find seats for you. Single passengers may be asked to change seats
to make room for people traveling together.
> 2. Are power outlets available on this route? The Amtrak website just
> says 'on some routes'.
Don't know. Why not call Amtrak and ask them? (800-USA-RAIL)
> 3. How expensive is the food on board?
Meals in the dining car range between $10 and $15, non-alcoholic beverages
(accompanying a meal) are free.
> Are there any stops on the way
> that stop long enough to buy food on the train?
You won't have to wait for a stop; food is sold at any time during the
trip. Just wait for the conductor to collect your tickets before you
walk along the train.
> 5. How hard is it to sleep on the train?
You'll have *lots* of space and reclining seats, so it should be possible
to get some sleep.
... Martin |