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WhyNotKenGaburo t1_izx9pha wrote

Does anyone know why Amtrak got rid of the 11:50 train back from NYC about a month ago? It was always pretty crowded. Now the last train to Philly is 8:30, which kind if sucks if you work in the performing arts (as I do).

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ringringmytacobell t1_izy04uk wrote

No idea, but that's good to know. I typically took that one when I'd go to the city for work and i didn't want to stay over.

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ObligationAware3755 t1_j07aqzu wrote

At least MegaBus still has theirs at 11pm

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ringringmytacobell t1_j07wrs1 wrote

Ehh, that’s definitely a last resort

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ObligationAware3755 t1_j091254 wrote

They have al kinds of stuff! Gritty and Phanatic tree ornaments, Eagles sofa pillows, art, Philly gift cards, Wooder Ice Soap, Philly-related coasters... It’s all there!

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thecw t1_izzk9t6 wrote

I hate this, it’s so inconvenient

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thefrozendivide t1_j02f7pc wrote

Probably so they could continue price gouging. Amtrak ticket prices have gotten outta control.

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ObligationAware3755 t1_j079ykq wrote

I saw prices for the trains get super high after a while; I purchased my ticket from Philly to New York at $19; I purchased it about a month in advance and my return was super lucky; snagged a $26 one the day of. It was kinda rough to see a ticket that you bought for $19 go up to $72 a couple weeks later.

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courageous_liquid t1_j07wyo2 wrote

$19 is the base fare and like you said, if you plan about a month out you can basically always get it.

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