April 2007 - Posts

Seattle Sound Transit's Latest Map

It looks like Seattle is really starting to look at getting itself connected.  Social engineering aside, those of us that understand, like, and want to live with the inherent freedom of a car-less lifestyle is becoming a very real possibility for Read More
posted Monday, April 30, 2007 1:31 PM by adron | 2 Comments
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Amtrak Rockin', Amtrak Frustrated (PDX, TAC, PDX, TAC, PDX)

The last few trips back and forth to Tacoma have been enjoyable.  I've grown accustomed to the fact that even though I spend an extra $12.00 US Dollars each way (totally $24) I might not have a useable Business Class Seat.  Now I find this appalling Read More
posted Wednesday, April 25, 2007 8:42 AM by adron | 0 Comments
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It seems... (PDX-TAX-PDX-TAC-PDX... etc.)

That BNSF has been kind to Amtrak as of late.  The last 3 trips I've taken between Tacoma and Portland have been on-time to 8 minutes early.  The two trips before that, even though the service was disparaging, have also been no later than 2-5 Read More
posted Wednesday, April 18, 2007 5:26 PM by adron | 0 Comments
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Back to the Amtrak Chaos (TAC-PDX)

Ok, the trip up was amazing.  Absolutely perfect.  The trip back however is starting off horribly.  As I start typing this it is 3:16pm.  Our departure time is listed as 3:05pm.  Already 11 minutes late.  It's one thing that Read More
posted Saturday, April 14, 2007 1:03 PM by adron | 0 Comments
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Amtrak Rocks (PDX-TAC)

Adding to my up and down rides with Amtrak recently it seems they actually paid attention.  I received a call to check on my complaint that I had made and also received a $25 dollar voucher for the trip toward future travel.  In addition to Read More
posted Thursday, April 12, 2007 4:36 PM by adron | 0 Comments
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Light Rail Refresher

I went out to Beaverton to do some business.  I have an opportunity to help out with some business apps that need a little more kick.  While en route to Beaverton on the Blue Line I watched as the city dissappeared from the Goose Hollow Stop.  Read More
posted Monday, April 09, 2007 9:02 AM by adron | 0 Comments
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The Busy Month of April

Yeah, I WAS really ticked off about my trip just yesterday.  I've however decided to NOT cancel all of my remaining trips for April.  The crux is, I'm not flying, I'm not driving, and I sure as hell am not walking or riding a bike several hundred Read More
posted Saturday, April 07, 2007 7:59 PM by adron | 0 Comments

2nd Time in Two Weeks, A Letter to Amtrak

For the second time in two weeks I've boarded the south bound train from Tacoma to Portland.  For the second time in two weeks I didn't have my ticket collected while boarding.  For the second time in two weeks I'm not told where I can or cannot Read More
posted Friday, April 06, 2007 3:21 PM by adron | 0 Comments
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Whimsical Everett Trip

Tacoma Departure At about 4:38pm today (Wednesday) I decided on a whim that I would be taking the train to Everett.  I'd then stay the night, then board the Sounder train in the morning to Seattle.  Last step would be to jump Amtrak Cascades Read More
posted Thursday, April 05, 2007 2:42 PM by adron | 0 Comments
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French Defeat America

This just saddens me, we owned (when privately ran) or at least competed (under regulatory duress) in the rail industry for over 100 years.  Now we piddle, and France breaks world speed records. Read More
posted Thursday, April 05, 2007 1:59 PM by adron | 1 Comments
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Commuter Rail Progress

I love seeing these types of things making good headway.  It makes me forget the woes of the crazy software industry.  Tri-met has the various crews out there working diligently as can be seen on the website.  I don't want to hard link Read More
posted Wednesday, April 04, 2007 2:32 PM by adron | 0 Comments
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The American Lives - Part One

Place:  Tacoma, WA Time:  7:34am The coffee shop is empty.  Waiting patiently the coffee is tempered in its pot.  Two people sit and banter about inane topics.  I sit on the comfortable couch by the fire, no one viewable from Read More
posted Wednesday, April 04, 2007 7:51 AM by adron | 0 Comments

Amtrak 509, Friday 30th of March, 2007

Serious packed house today on 509.  I boarded the train and immediately the chaos began.  In business class more than half the seats did not have seat checks.  But almost every seat showed signs that it was occupied by either junk sitting Read More
posted Sunday, April 01, 2007 12:18 AM by adron | 0 Comments
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