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Because with those other services, you have to be around other people. Americans hate that.
by midoridensha 3y ago
Because with those other services, you have to be around other people. Americans hate that.
- mcpackieh 3y agoAmtrak at night is quiet, generally pretty empty, and very civilized. Nothing at all like an intracity bus or subway. But I think many Americans would never even give it a chance. Maybe that's why it's so nice...
- freeopinion 3y agoI've tried to give Amtrak a chance. But I don't live in the northeastern part of the USA. So I would have to drive a few hours to get to a train station, then spend 24 hours longer on the train than I could drive in a car. And it would cost me a lot more to ride the train than to drive myself. I think there is more than one reason that Americans "never give it a chance".
- mcpackieh 3y agoWell I'm talking in the context of the NE, I'm well aware that the routes are sparse elsewhere. Amtrak is very good for DC to NYC but most Americans wouldn't give it a chance even in this context.
- spiralpolitik 3y agoThe main issue with Amtrak is the delays. Freight is prioritized over passenger trains on a lot the lines so you can quickly fall behind schedule. This is compounded over the distance so can add up. If you don't need to be at your destination for a particular time then Amtrak is nice a way to travel if the route works, especially if you get a cabin.
- satvikpendem 3y agoNo? Lots of "Americans" use Amtrak and buses. Not sure why you have to denigrate Americans as being uniquely hating being around people.