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Old Mar 23, 2024 | 7:09 pm
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Originally Posted by dkc192
I guess ultimately that's a branding/perception problem that I have with Amtrak. Acela business is practically the same as NER coach. It's the same seat and service, just 10% faster and somehow that justifies a different branding and higher class of service. Airlines wouldn't get away with that.
Acela trains are also given priority over NER when things get dodgy. If I gotta be there by a certain time, I'll pay the premium.
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