On Time Performance-how to check?
 

As we will be taking our first trip via Amtrak in the next couple of weeks, I was wondering the best method to check the daily status of the train. If it is running late and if so how much, I would like to start checking this and possible get an idea of what to expect. BTW, We will be travelling on the Texas Eagle.

Thanks.

You can check the status on the Amtrak web site. On the bottom half of the first page, it says "Train Status". Just input your beginning and ending stations and pick the date. It will tell you the status for that train.

By choosing another date, you can check the departure and arrival times for the last few days also! ^

Hope you have a fun trip! ^

A few more tips
 

It takes a few attempts to figure this out.

If you're leaving from CHI where the train originates, the primary interest would be in checking arrivals at the destination, let's say Fort Worth (FTW). In that case, all you need to do is insert the train number, and "FTW" in the arrival box, along with the date of arrival.

Even if you're departing from an intermediate location, like St. Louis (STL), you can use the "arrival" check to see how the train did there on that date.

The only thing to watch out for is when the train operates over more than one day. You will want to be sure that you have information for the right day.