After my Dec 21 rant about being four hours late on the Floridian 40, I’ve got to say… I may have overreacted a bit. The delays were annoying, but seeing DC lit up at night actually turned out to be pretty great.
Turns out the train had a mechanical issue near Columbia, SC, and we ended up right behind the Palmetto later on, which probably helped with scheduling. They even gave out free snacks and drinks as an apology.
Still, it’s frustrating when you can literally see your destination and can’t move. Amtrak isn’t perfect, but it beats flying or sitting on I-95. Just wish it got the funding and track control it deserves.
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