Originally Posted by
Majuki
I'd have to look back through here and the now closed thread on EMV to see if I posted at the time, but my most recent transaction is 5 years ago for a purchase on the Capitol Corridor. I was on the Coast Starlight 4 months ago with klashn from SLO-SJC, but we got a roommette and left cash tips for dinner.
Honestly, even if it was just EMV, it would be an improvement. I remember them swiping all cards offline and then actually charging them a day or two later, even if the train had Wi-Fi onboard.