Originally Posted by
Blumie
I am traveling tonight on train 66, the 315a departure from NYP to BOS, so it's essential that I try to get some sleep. Based on this thread, it sounds like it's worth paying the $31 to upgrade to a business class seat. Do people agree?
Absolutely, yes. I always upgrade on trains 66 and 67, since it usually has the wonderful 2-1 club seating in Business Class. Too bad the AGR upgrades can't be applied when the ticket office and ClubAcela are closed; the upgrade does need to be obtained in advance. You could hypothetically purchase an upgrade from the conductor, but that's a huge roll of the dice in terms of availability.
Originally Posted by
Blumie
Also, if I remember correctly, I can board this train at NYP as soon as it arrives from WAS (the scheduled arrival is 150a), and thus extend the time I hope be able to sleep. Correct?
It depends on who's staffing the desk at the front of the waiting area. You could always try to figure out which track arriving passengers are coming from and just make your way down there (via the middle level under the big status board, if necessary). There
usually won't be anyone to stop you, and the train doors remain open for the duration of the layover.