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Gareth Jones, senior product manager, Railbookers “Advise passengers to make time to check out the observation car during the journey – with floor-to- ceiling windows, these lounges bring the wonders of the passing landscape to a whole new level. Remind


them that they can take their own food and drink on board, but the dining car is an experience not to be missed! This type of journey can be an epic coast-to-coast adventure or a smaller part of the overall trip – it’s flexible.”


Sally Hauser, product and sales manager, Fred Holidays “I would refer to Amtrak services as ‘functional’ across all aspects, from accommodation to catering. But they offer an easy, affordable way to get around, and they allow for periods of rest between


sightseeing – with some truly spectacular views.”


Although it can get busy, the restaurant carriage is only available to sleeper passengers – a Covid measure that will hopefully be dropped by the end of the year. My carriage has a shared shower and toilet, and self-service coffee station – although no tea.


Luckily I’ve got a stash of teabags and my travel kettle, and make illicit cuppas in my cabin. Former inmates at Alcatraz, which I visited days earlier, would be proud. Staff announce passing landmarks, notify passengers of the two time changes, and


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