I use this train and it will be a pity to lose it. It's quite pleasant; you can often get a sleeper for less than the price of a flight. Unlike a plane, you can

I use this train and it will be a pity to lose it. It's quite pleasant; you can often get a sleeper for less than the price of a flight. Unlike a plane, you can get up and walk around, work on your laptop, talk on the phone, charge all your devices from a real 110v outlet, and eat fairly decent food. The scenery is beautiful. (The onboard wifi does suck but that's no surprise; I solve that problem by bringing my own hotspot.) That said, over the last year or two, service has been degrading to the point of the train often being hours late. Food quality, cleanliness, and general attention to detail have been slipping from constant budget cuts.