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Your Home Away from Home
Traveling is one of the many joys of being alive, enabling one to get to know both the world and oneself. All modes of travel offer the opportunity of a lifetime, but few as much as a leisurely train journey or a gentle ocean cruise, really allow one breathe in the wonders of new surroundings.
However, a train tour and an ocean cruise are two very different ways to travel and give two distinct experiences. A cruise ship, especially a luxury liner, offers activities geared to group entertainment, with many opportunities to participate
in ship-initiated socializing. An onboard amusement itinerary fills up the entire cruise period.
Meantime, traveling by train gives one the option to enjoy the wonderful sights and sounds encountered en route yet also allows travelers to treat those moments as their own personal experience. Onboard entertainment is sparely scheduled and only as appropriate. After their private time, passengers may share their experience with other passengers in areas designated for socializing.
Your Friendly Amtrak Crew
Every Amtrak train is staffed by an amiable, hard-working, energetic crew who underwent rigorous training to ensure a safe, comfortable and satisfying
Inside the operator’s cabin of a diesel-electric locomotive.
journey for everyone. All of them met stringent qualifications and underwent detailed skills assessments before they were deployed to various posts on board.
Engineers—Pulling the train are two locomotive engineers who operate the engines and ensure a smooth journey from the point of departure to the final stop. Passengers have the engineers to thank for a trouble-free, on-time arrival at their destinations.
Conductor—The conductor is responsible for the passengers’ safety and the train’s security. Together with the assistant conductor, he/she gathers passengers’ tickets, sells tickets and assists accommodation upgrading on board, and makes certain that passengers board and detrain securely.
Dining Car Attendants—Another group of dedicated and diligent staff can be found in the dining areas. Amtrak chefs, who are products of the renowned Culinary Institute of America, prepare nourishing and delectable meals for serving by its diligent maitre d’ and service attendants.
Sleeping Car Attendants—Passengers can anticipate a comfortable time on board courtesy of service attendants who take care of their needs. In overnight trains, they amazingly transform seats into comfy beds and assist in making your bed in the morning. All amenities
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