Improve the Virginia DRPT Amtrak Lines map

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  • May 10, 2018 at 5:42 pm #1087258
    TwoWheelsDC
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    Per Amtrak, you can check bikes on the Carolinian at Alexandria and Richmond-Staples Mill. I assume the same is true for the Palmetto, since they offer the same bike service (train-side checked). With a bike, I’ve personally done Fayetteville to Union Station on the Palmetto, and Union Station to NYP and back on both the Carolinian and Vermonter. I think I actually prefer the trainside check of the Palmetto/Carolinian to the self-load of the Vermonter.

    May 11, 2018 at 12:17 am #1087266
    Overtone
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    When I looked at the Amtrak site I couldn’t find which stations have the support for the train-side check. Thanks for the info.

    I did the self-load to go to Pittsburgh (in order to bike back on the GAP / C&O). It worked fine for me. Glad to hear the train-side checking experience is also good – it opens opportunities for other long distance one-way bike trips that I’d like to try.

    May 17, 2018 at 2:54 am #1087372
    mattotoole
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    Thanks John, that’s a good idea. I’ll pass it along. In the meantime, to anyone handy with graphics — feel free to create! We’ll post it for sure.

    But — per this week’s big news — don’t forget to add Richmond’s Main Street Station.

    May 17, 2018 at 1:22 pm #1087379
    Overtone
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    Hooray! I have a good friend in Richmond and look forward to using the new service this summer.

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