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I spent 60 hours traveling on Amtrak trains from New York to Texas. Here are 11 things that surprised me most.

Michael RosenthalNov 9, 2021, 23:32 IST

I rode two Amtrak trains from New York to Texas.Michael Rosenthal

  • I spent 60 hours on two Amtrak trains to travel in coach from New York to Austin via Chicago.
  • There were some pleasant surprises, like the beautiful views and historic landmarks we rode past.
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The train ride was quite enjoyable - sometimes I got distracted enough by a conversation with someone that I forgot we were moving.

Sometimes I forgot I was even on a train. Michael Rosenthal

But there's also a lot of potential for delays.

Many Amtrak lines run on a single track. Michael Rosenthal
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Sometimes I got limited or no information at all during delays.

It was frustrating not knowing how long delays would be. Michael Rosenthal

A lot of passengers depended on the cafe car for food.

You can buy some snacky food in the cafe car. Michael Rosenthal
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I expected more people to get off the train to stretch their legs at the stops.

I wanted to take the opportunity to stretch my legs in fresh air. Michael Rosenthal

The history is remarkable and all around you.

We passed through so many interesting towns. Michael Rosenthal
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There was no Wi-Fi on the Texas Eagle line.

The coach car on an Amtrak train. Michael Rosenthal

I didn't really end up using my computer or the downloaded entertainment I brought.

I mostly listened to my radio. Michael Rosenthal
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The camaraderie with other passengers is second to none.

I met a lot of interesting people on my trains. Michael Rosenthal

There was no observation car on the Texas Eagle.

I had to make do with the views from my window. Michael Rosenthal
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I fell into a routine on the train that made it feel like home.

I was really comfortable on the train. Michael Rosenthal
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