Tag Archives: Amtrak

In Hindsight: Unexpected bumps in the road along life’s journey — Part III, Nov. 11, 2010

Posted on Thursday, February 16, 2012 by Jammie Karlman

(Ty Barbour/Staff File Photo) People wait for the train to arrive at the Chico train depot on Sept. 22, 2010. Unexpected bumps in the road along life’s journey — Part III By JAMMIE SALAGUBANG – Buzz Editor Thanks to help … Continue reading →

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Surfing Internet from train a breeze… when I could get online

Posted on Friday, January 6, 2012 by Ryan Olson

Taking the train to visit family in Southern California over the holidays gave me a chance to check out the new Wi-Fi Internet service fromAmtrak. The service was convenient when it worked, but I often had problems connecting to the … Continue reading →

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Talking and taking trains on Turkey Day

Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 by Ryan Olson

For all of my kvetching about “virtual strip searches” and airport security gropings, my Thanksgiving travel plans always included taking the train (and a bus) to the Bay Area to visit family. It’s more of a matter of convenience and … Continue reading →

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Venting to a TV shrink now worth $172

Posted on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 by Ryan Olson

The approximate round-trip cost to take Amtrak’s first-class Acela train from New York to Philadelphia is about $172 (depending on demand). Thanks to TV, that cost might be free for a select few. According to an acerbic post on the … Continue reading →

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