An Amtrak Points Run, I Guess

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You know what, I need to go to Providence more often anyway.
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  • @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un
    @SupremeLeaderKimJong-un10 ай бұрын

    Diner lore, points shenanigans, Acela roast, Chinese food, this adventure has something for everyone! The Rhode Island State House was designed by McKim, Mead & White (who also worked on the original NY Penn Station, James A. Farley Building, Garden City campus of Adelphi, and Columbia's main campus) and features the fourth largest structural-stone dome in the world. The dome is topped by a gold-covered bronze statue known as The Independent Man, designed by George Brewster and installed in 1899. George Brewster also designed the exterior of the St. Louis Art Museum and Indianapolis's Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. The Independent Man weighs more than 500 pounds and represents freedom and independence and alludes to the independent spirit which led Roger Williams to settle and establish Providence Plantations and later the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. Roger was also the first European to settle what is now Boston. His land is now Boston Common.

  • @Canadian_Yoshi

    @Canadian_Yoshi

    10 ай бұрын

    Supreme Leader?!

  • @realgenuinemakour

    @realgenuinemakour

    10 ай бұрын

    thank you comrade chairman

  • @Canadian_Yoshi

    @Canadian_Yoshi

    10 ай бұрын

    all hail our supreme leader

  • @TrainsFerriesFeet

    @TrainsFerriesFeet

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Canadian_Yoshi He was bored in Pyongyang.

  • @trainrover

    @trainrover

    10 ай бұрын

    Miles's not taking himself the least bit seriously is what's most refreshing 🍸

  • @Brandon-zs7ko
    @Brandon-zs7ko10 ай бұрын

    Congratulations on select status. Now you can annually upgrade to seat 11F for free

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    It's an amazing privilege

  • @frontrowproductions9145

    @frontrowproductions9145

    4 ай бұрын

    Now you need to join me on Amtrak select executive status

  • @JacquesLeCoq26
    @JacquesLeCoq267 ай бұрын

    Miles: “Absolutely worth a trip if you find yourself in downtown Providence…” Random New England Trash in the distance: “I DON’T GIVE A FUUUCK!!!”

  • @jamesbrule4465
    @jamesbrule446510 ай бұрын

    I'm just waiting for the credits to be Comic Sans one day

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Someday...

  • @viridimontes
    @viridimontes10 ай бұрын

    13:23 Sounds like you need a “closed café car” counter or a “cost of free drinks missed” counter.

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican
    @AverytheCubanAmerican10 ай бұрын

    Miles doing an Acela rant and saying "It's not good design" right before the lights flickered was such perfect timing. You rest your case! And brownstones are called such because they're made of brown sandstone. So if a townhouse is made of brick, then it's not a brownstone. There are different types of brownstones. NYC's famous brownstones mostly used New Jersey brownstone, quarried from the Passaic Formation! Portland brownstone from the Connecticut River was used in Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Baltimore, DC, Hartford, and New Haven! Claire's, Journeys, and Spencer's also aren't the same company, they are three different ones. Spencer Gifts actually owns Spirit Halloween, which they acquired in 1999! And yup, I love the vibe around Providence station. Not to mention the transit-accessible Cheesecake Factory that a CERTAIN urbanist KZreadr would love 😂. This Cheesecake Factory might be steps away from a Northeast Corridor station, but the one in Jersey City is right next to the Newport HBLR station, and a simple walk to the PATH via a passageway. Providence station was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill under the direction of Marilyn Jordan Taylor. Marilyn also worked on One Worldwide Plaza in Manhattan, Ben Gurion International, the Tribeca pedestrian bridge, JFK Terminal 4, and Singapore Changi Terminal 3.

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Should've mentioned the Cheesecake Factory!

  • @michaelimbesi2314

    @michaelimbesi2314

    10 ай бұрын

    Huh. And here I thought the one here in Arlington was the most transit accessible, being like 2 blocks from the Clarendon Metro. I guess it’s actually third behind those two!

  • @thetoxbloxer503

    @thetoxbloxer503

    10 ай бұрын

    I see you in so many comments sections perpetually spitting the coolest random fun facts, I love it

  • @counterfit5

    @counterfit5

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@MilesinTransitif you had waited a bit, Fogo de Chao opens next week

  • @NathanielLovinIsAwesome

    @NathanielLovinIsAwesome

    10 ай бұрын

    ⁠@@michaelimbesi2314The downtown DC one and the Friendship Heights one are also very close to metro stops. The one at Tysons is further but still decently accessible. WMATA: the best way to get to Cheesecake Factory

  • @Eric_Hunt194
    @Eric_Hunt19410 ай бұрын

    14:39- the best diner sandwich is one that is so packed that it collapses under the pressure of being eaten.

  • @KoiMorris
    @KoiMorris10 ай бұрын

    Nice that you were able to get all of your rides at min or very close to min value to complete the challenge. It sucked that you couldn't get your free beverage in Business Class on those trips. Maybe next time you decide to use Business Class on another Amtrak trip you'll be able to get your free beverage. Good that you got to see downtown Providence during your trips. I agree with what other commenters said about seat 11F: F 11F and don't select that seat if you want a window view! You should do a cataloging of the various seats on Amtrak trains like Seat Guru does for planes. I got the same email from Amtrak about the Select Status Challenge. If I completed this challenge, I'd have it until Feb 28, 2025 according to the email. Your (2024) status should end then as well. I'm looking to complete this challenge as well before time runs out and I'll remember not to select seat 11F if I have to make a seat selection in my booking! Thanks for pointing out the bit about 11F.

  • @WBTravels
    @WBTravels10 ай бұрын

    @milesintransit fun fact : seat 11F on all united 737s is a wall not a window i found that out the hard way 3 years ago in a 5.5 hour flight from seattle to dc, ao i gues seat 11F just sucks anywhere and everywhere

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    We need to compile these

  • @hoozthair6076
    @hoozthair607610 ай бұрын

    I saw that citynerd advertised your channel on his video about Montreal. Congratulations!

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you, it was awesome to see that!

  • @DADeathinacan
    @DADeathinacan10 ай бұрын

    Its not just bus operators that got a pay raise with their most recent set of contracts, most crafts got bumps to the point where folks are apparently quitting working for Amtrak and the commuter rail to work for the T doing the same work. Be nice if it gets Amtrak and co. to get going on their contracts...

  • @jlee1522
    @jlee152210 ай бұрын

    Amtrak: To earn Select Status through 2024, all you have to do is take 3 roundtrips by Septem... Miles: That's easy to do in a day. Amtrak: No, you don't have to do it all in one day, that's silly. You have over a month to do... Miles: All in one day. Amtrak: Ok.

  • @Dogod2

    @Dogod2

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm imagining ProZD narrating this comment and now I want it.

  • @Richy.Boi.
    @Richy.Boi.10 ай бұрын

    I appreciate Miles’s quirky sense of humour.. I smile when I watch these vids

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Aww, thank you!

  • @lawrencesullivan3740
    @lawrencesullivan374010 ай бұрын

    Every time you say, “Hi Pawtucket” you can’t hear me yell, “Hi Miles” back at you.

  • @lawrencesullivan3740

    @lawrencesullivan3740

    10 ай бұрын

    I’m actually closer to the “Modern Diner”.

  • @asdaneedsfunds
    @asdaneedsfunds10 ай бұрын

    Happy Birthday to Aleena! And Happy Birthday to your mom!

  • @verynormalvic
    @verynormalvic19 сағат бұрын

    so glad you talked about how the acela cars suck!! it's not consistently faster from boston->nyc than the regional and it's so much less comfy than the amfleet 2

  • @tpatt1996
    @tpatt199610 ай бұрын

    Love your videos and fun quarky adventures!

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @johnkaplun9619
    @johnkaplun961911 күн бұрын

    I used to work around the corner from route 128 and I used to take it to new york all the time. It was pretty excellent.

  • @AA_8184_1
    @AA_8184_110 ай бұрын

    That was a blast! Have to try that diner now in Providence. Nice job on the credits with fun music, too!

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @alexandergeragotelis8703
    @alexandergeragotelis870310 ай бұрын

    I grew up on the Boston Providence line and always took the train when I was going to either city so this video felt very familiar even on the first ride lol. But yah the canton viaduct is pretty cool but looks a lot better during the day

  • @MrJamieBattle
    @MrJamieBattle10 ай бұрын

    I loved Providence Place and Newbury Comics is a good store as I’ve brought a funko Piplup and magnets of the Boston T signs.

  • @craigluff
    @craigluff10 ай бұрын

    I agree with you Miles ... I also have a weakness for Combo #1 at mall Chinese food court places. It's always the best!

  • @clairesundman10
    @clairesundman1010 ай бұрын

    Always love Boston content :)

  • @MrBblhed
    @MrBblhed10 ай бұрын

    Hello from the future where I did my big points runs for that deal on July 29th From New Haven to Moynihan, then back and followed that up with New Haven to Boston and back. FYI that was the day it poured so hard in Boston that the manhole cover in front of the FED was jumping up and down. To Round it out I did a New Haven to Bridgeport round trip on August 1st but I actually went out of Wallingford for some CT Rail fun. Now that I am "Select" I am looking to do more points runs to try to abuse the bonus points even more. Looking at a Moynihan run soon so I can use the lounge pass.

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Sounds great! Moynihan is the place to use it.

  • @MrBblhed

    @MrBblhed

    10 ай бұрын

    @@MilesinTransit I have done the Metropolitan lounge in Moynihan and the Lounge in South Station. I like Tavern in the Square better than the Amtrak Lounge in South Station😂.

  • @dylancarpenter7902
    @dylancarpenter790210 ай бұрын

    oh my god miles has posted. Thank you king

  • @ThomasBinkley
    @ThomasBinkley10 ай бұрын

    A quick thanks for this. I had to two trips in the window and thought I'd miss. Booked a quick trip from DC to Baltimore and back.

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Oh nice, glad you could make it work!

  • @jamss207
    @jamss20710 ай бұрын

    Back Bay also allows a single-seat transfer to North Station on the orange line.

  • @Celevie413

    @Celevie413

    10 ай бұрын

    yeah but as someone who gets into boston via commuter rail to north station i always go to south anyway because south is far better

  • @Harmonikdiskorde
    @Harmonikdiskorde10 ай бұрын

    Kennedy Plaza has bus and "trolley" :D Come down for Waterfire!

  • @erik_griswold

    @erik_griswold

    10 ай бұрын

    Bless Buddy Cianci and his memory.

  • @emaglott
    @emaglott10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the mention of the Epic Canton Viaduct. #foamer I was worried there would be 6 trips across it with nary a word. In continuous service for One. Hundred. Eighty. Eight. Years!

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    The GOAT!

  • @teecefamilykent
    @teecefamilykent10 ай бұрын

    Great video!

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @john654owl9
    @john654owl910 ай бұрын

    for those curious, the rows in an amfleet buisness class car with unobstructed full windows are rows 3 and 12. Rows 4 and 8 have each have half of a window, but are still good options if if 3 or 12 are unavailable,

  • @erik_griswold

    @erik_griswold

    10 ай бұрын

    Someone like Seatguru or better yet aeroLOPA should add Amtrak cars to their charts.

  • @sambarton5963
    @sambarton596310 ай бұрын

    So this channel made me aware of the existence of Auntie Annie's, and yesterday I noticed one in my local shopping mall, in Brighton UK. It's was even open! I have nothing more to add

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    I did not know there were Auntie Anne's in the UK!

  • @johnchambers8528

    @johnchambers8528

    10 ай бұрын

    You not being from Philadelphia would not know we do not really like Aunt Annie’s pretzels. They are way too light compared to a traditional Philadelphia soft pretzel. If you visit our city some time try and get one of our traditional soft pretzels from either a local small food store or other street vendor. They are easy to spot compared to the ones you usually get in the mall or larger stores. They are much longer and thicker which leads to their unique full taste, best when eaten with mustard on top, either traditional yellow or spicy brown. And if you are at the right place you can pair it with a nice Italian water ice. Which makes a nice fast lunch for many Philadelphians especially in the hot summer months. Thanks for the video on your trips, but as a long time Amtrak rider you should know not to expect any snack bar service either right out of your originating station or usually after the last big station before the train terminates. I just think it is one of Amtrak’s things that should be changed and the snack car should open upon departure and be available right up to terminal station. But I guess they just don’t want to pay to have someone board early to get things ready and also pay someone to close out the snack car after arrival.

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    @@johnchambers8528 Hey, I make sure to get Miller's every time I'm at Reading Terminal! But you can't expect Philly-quality pretzels everywhere you go, so Auntie Anne's is the next best thing.

  • @johnchambers8528

    @johnchambers8528

    10 ай бұрын

    @@MilesinTransit you make a good point. But I have on occasion found a good Philadelphia style soft pretzel in cities outside the Philadelphia area. Same thing goes for a good hoggie. One of my surprise findings was when I was visiting Minneapolis, Mn. and found a sandwich shop that featured hoggies as one of their selections. I ordered one and was surprised to find the owner of this shop really did his homework. It was on a great Italian style roll and had all the iconic meats and cheeses that you would find on a local hoggie in Philadelphia. They even offered a selection of peppers to chose from to add to your sandwich. It was so good I talked with the manager and told him he made a very good Philadelphia style Italian hoggie. So while I guess Aunt Annie’s is better than no soft pretzel product it would never satisfy my Philadelphia taste for one. I guess I will have to just satisfy my taste for pretzels by taking a bag of Pennsylvania made hard pretzels with me when I travel. By the way my favorite is UTZ pretzels especially their large sourer dough hard pretzels. Best wishes in your future travels and do continue to visit Philadelphia for our favorite local foods of pretzels,Italian water ice, hoggies and of course fresh made cheese steaks.

  • @Thatgamingdiary

    @Thatgamingdiary

    10 ай бұрын

    @@johnchambers8528bro did 2 essays on Philly food & didn’t even mention Philly Pretzel Factory just saying

  • @delibakerytravel
    @delibakerytravel10 ай бұрын

    Boarding, Boarding, Last Call, Last Call!!🎉

  • @SheriffOfaloaf
    @SheriffOfaloaf10 ай бұрын

    aw hell yeah, there's always time for more miles

  • @user-acs64

    @user-acs64

    10 ай бұрын

    well said

  • @Eric_Hunt194
    @Eric_Hunt19410 ай бұрын

    Good to know that it's not just Northern Rail (UK) that does the stupid outlet placement thing.

  • @doomjazz420
    @doomjazz42010 ай бұрын

    Thank you for visiting my city. 3 times in a day

  • @Thatgamingdiary
    @Thatgamingdiary10 ай бұрын

    W Miles riding some Amtrak.

  • @MrCubsfan3
    @MrCubsfan310 ай бұрын

    Agree completely about the Acela design.

  • @timothyschollux
    @timothyschollux10 ай бұрын

    The free refreshment discussion dehydrates me

  • @mygins5820
    @mygins582010 ай бұрын

    I love your videos so much 😂😂😂

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ninyaninjabrifsanovichthes45
    @ninyaninjabrifsanovichthes4510 ай бұрын

    The future's pretty cool, thanks for asking

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Good to know!

  • @alexkaine4625
    @alexkaine462510 ай бұрын

    Loving your content. Keep them coming.

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @raymondmuench3266
    @raymondmuench326610 ай бұрын

    Metropark: my go-to station. Quick access to GS Parkway.

  • @DuluthTW
    @DuluthTW10 ай бұрын

    I first watched your Duluth video because I grew up there and was feeling very homesick one night. Now, dang nabbit, I'm freakin' addicted to your videos. You ARE sometimes entertaining and then very informative. This is easily the most enjoyable offbeat channel I follow. Thanks for sharing!

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @joermnyc
    @joermnyc10 ай бұрын

    Yes, thank you, I totally preferred the regional over the Acela! Too bright, and a weird vibration.

  • @nickhiscock8948
    @nickhiscock894810 ай бұрын

    Points and Status for a train service. Thats something not found in Australia. Its normally only the full service airlines that do it in Australia

  • @CityOfGravella
    @CityOfGravella10 ай бұрын

    Hello, Miles, from Pawtucket.

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Looks like Gravella to me! ;)

  • @CityOfGravella

    @CityOfGravella

    10 ай бұрын

    @@MilesinTransit It’s an enclave. A very small, small enclave.

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Ah, got it!

  • @holker_
    @holker_10 ай бұрын

    The future is great, thanks for asking

  • @erik_griswold
    @erik_griswold10 ай бұрын

    Kennedy Plaza was more “intermodal” before they moved the NEC to the newer Providence train station.

  • @Ianman258
    @Ianman25810 ай бұрын

    Another challenge complete! (plus an added diner for good measure) Have you ever been to Vernon Diner in CT? My friends took me there the last time I was on the east coast and their bakery is gorgeous and the aesthetic cant be beat! Maybe something to add to the list someday!!

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    It looks great, but here's the problem: as much as I love diners, I will always prioritize Rein's Deli if I find myself in that shopping plaza!

  • @Ianman258

    @Ianman258

    10 ай бұрын

    @@MilesinTransit I've never heard, I'll have to check it out next time im in the area, thank you!!

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    @@Ianman258 It's a fantastic Jewish deli!

  • @ryankeefe3545

    @ryankeefe3545

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@MilesinTransit Rein's is a classic, every time we'd go there on the drive up to Boston we'd have to stop there and get stuff for the whole family

  • @Molejules
    @Molejules10 ай бұрын

    I remember our time in Rhode Island very clear-*STAND BACK DOOR CLOSING*

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    YES!!

  • @ahmadfrw1
    @ahmadfrw110 ай бұрын

    I have a challenge. From the Jersey Shore to Middletown NY (which covers 2 Middletowns) via Local buses. Catch: you MUST Uber/Lyft between Perth Amboy NJ and Staten Island via Outerbridge Crossing. You need to get to Bricktown Mall to catch bus service, and you'll need to take the S79 SBS into Brooklyn.

  • @mrxman581
    @mrxman5819 ай бұрын

    Cool video and entertaining. Well done. I was impressed with the 150 mph. Didn't know Acela went that fast How long did it hold that speed? BTW, what's select status?

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    9 ай бұрын

    It doesn't go that fast for too long, it's only a couple short stretches - but they're upgrading track in New Jersey to get it to go that fast there as well. Select Status gets you a few extra Amtrak perks that probably aren't worth what I spent for them!

  • @danielboulton98
    @danielboulton9810 ай бұрын

    14:50 "I don't give a fuck" lol

  • @counterfit5

    @counterfit5

    10 ай бұрын

    Classic KP

  • @97nelsn
    @97nelsn10 ай бұрын

    11:15 That’s Bavarian Kream powder from Dunkies

  • @drewbitner5357
    @drewbitner535710 ай бұрын

    1:37 When booking locate the table seats, the bar between the windows will always be directly behind a seat facing a table. Then every 2nd row beginning with the row directly behind the table will have an unobstructed view

  • @paulhealy2557
    @paulhealy255710 ай бұрын

    Today I noticed 2 small company coaches running routes for one bigger company. I'm sure I would not have noticed this had I never watched your videos

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Ooh, that sounds neat!

  • @zakiack
    @zakiack10 ай бұрын

    14:28 I thought you were seated at the table with someone else lol

  • @LeviRamsey
    @LeviRamsey10 ай бұрын

    It's easier to get Select status by getting the Amtrak credit card with the annual fee and putting $25k a year on it (it's a Mastercard, so you can put rent or mortgage on it, if you need to pad things out).

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    That's a good point!

  • @counterfit5
    @counterfit510 ай бұрын

    14:43 ah, the ambience of Kennedy Plaza

  • @KevinDeCastro2120am
    @KevinDeCastro2120am10 ай бұрын

    In this Miles in transit's "is apparently a trip report" of the day is taking 6 Amtrak trains between Massachusetts to Rhode Island in just in One Day. He starts Talking Trash about the seating of the Acela, doing some Auntie Anne's shot, the next train arrives late, testing the USB ports, leg room shot, elevator shot at Route 128, starts to boarding the next NER Train to Washington, once again back at Providence to take a RIPTA bus around Providence, taking a another RIPTA bus Back to Providence Station, and taking ANOTHER NER Train to Boston, gets off on Back Bay, miss a MBTA bus, 2 hours later, he went to the Lake Shore Limited Line/MBTA Worcester track, Then he take ANOTHER NER TRAIN FOR THE 3RD TIME to Providence, He made it back to Providence Again, He went to Diner somewhere in Providence, then he took ANOTHER NER TRAIN TO Boston, and finally the video ends with credits about patrons. He had gradually got Select Status by Amtrak. I wonder what the other foamers, trip reporters, and Bostonians Railfaners like Boston By Rails, Aijale Dyob, Nick Dalton, the World of Transit, and others think about how much you can afford, this much money on 6 TRAINS between Boston to Providence.

  • @Hoboreseller

    @Hoboreseller

    10 ай бұрын

    Easy he made more on views from this video then all the trians cost plus he can write them off as a business expense.

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Larry gets it!

  • @97nelsn
    @97nelsn10 ай бұрын

    Haven’t been to RI in years but I used to go to CTY (aka nerd camp) at Roger Williams University in Bristol and Rhode Island really has It’s charms (though getting into Bristol required going into Massachusetts). Also, I think they’re the only state that celebrates Victory Day. Kinda want a Del’s lemonade right now.

  • @counterfit5

    @counterfit5

    10 ай бұрын

    If you take 114 off of 195, you can stay entirely in RI between Providence and Bristol. 136 is just faster, though

  • @nootnoot5714
    @nootnoot571410 ай бұрын

    The Auntie Annie's probably costed more than the ticket itself

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Okay, it's not THAAAAAT expensive!

  • @northernidaho5750

    @northernidaho5750

    10 ай бұрын

    you also have to consider how much of a w it is to consume Auntie Anne’s when calculating the prices

  • @counterfit5
    @counterfit510 ай бұрын

    NO Patriots Day in RI, but we do get a holiday every month from July through January (I guess technically February, but I don't get Presidents Day off so I don't care)

  • @cduemo
    @cduemo10 ай бұрын

    Intermodal.... Buses AND pedestrians!

  • @alexanderboulton2123
    @alexanderboulton212310 ай бұрын

    Trains CAN be better than planes...but in many ways, they're not 😂

  • @fenderbender4294
    @fenderbender429410 ай бұрын

    just got my own amtrak guest rewards account and im excited to start traveling around! might even make some poor bids 😉

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Heck yeah!!

  • @jongeers1954
    @jongeers195410 ай бұрын

    The unspoken benefit of Business Class is that almost no one will pop for business class tickets when they're traveling with children, especially multiple children. There are kids that are just fine and there are adults who are far worse than an unsupervised/undisciplined child or two, sure, but for the most part the Business Class car is a reliably peaceful experience. I'm tall and would do it for the legroom alone; the beverage is always welcome but gone are the days when it was (at least here in the Midwest) a $5 cafe car credit and an actual paper newspaper, in addition to the better seats.

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    That's a very good point!

  • @Hale444
    @Hale44410 ай бұрын

    Someday Miles is going to design and build something, and I want to be first in line to do a snarky critique.

  • @_DJL27
    @_DJL2710 ай бұрын

    Sadly RI does not do Patriots Day... when my gf (from RI) moved to MA, she was very confused that we did not have Victory Day off, but was later very excited to have the holiday in April for Patriots Day!

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Dang, I thought they got both!

  • @scoobin336
    @scoobin33610 ай бұрын

    new miles videooOOOOOOO :VVV !!!!!!!!

  • @colinstiles9424
    @colinstiles942410 ай бұрын

    i can’t believe they made TSW2 rush hour in real life

  • @davidjackson7281
    @davidjackson728110 ай бұрын

    A very fun and entertaining video. How long does select status last?

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    A year!

  • @i_alam
    @i_alam10 ай бұрын

    128 is the Metropark of the North

  • @stephenkeever6029
    @stephenkeever602910 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the Providence highlights! Now that you have accomplished your points goal, which two Amtrak lounges are you going to visit?

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Probably Moynihan and Moynihan...

  • @stephenkeever6029

    @stephenkeever6029

    10 ай бұрын

    @@MilesinTransit Good Choices! Particularly since you have already completely explored and spent time in Rugby Amtrak Station North Dakota!

  • @trainrover
    @trainrover10 ай бұрын

    there appears to be a plan to run HSR along the median of the expressway linking LA & Vegas, but no mention of whether its curves be gentle enough for super duper trains... this BS intent is especially similar to that approach at dotting serfs' windows & port holes...

  • @subparnaturedocumentary
    @subparnaturedocumentary10 ай бұрын

    literally F seat 11 f. providence honestly looks nice there cool place.

  • @WhofanUSA
    @WhofanUSA10 ай бұрын

    Great vid! Makes me want to go to Providence.

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    It's an underrated city! Lots of cool neighborhoods I missed too.

  • @mormardet
    @mormardet10 ай бұрын

    Providence Mentioned! Can't wait to return in a few days.

  • @gaelansteele9224
    @gaelansteele92246 ай бұрын

    Re high-speed trains telling you the speed: inexplicably, the Amtrak Cascades Talgo 8s do this, despite not going over 79!

  • @maxgc6413
    @maxgc641310 ай бұрын

    Nice job mr. Keep it up. And you handsome. If ya don’t mind me sayin 🙃

  • @emergencystoppingonly
    @emergencystoppingonly10 ай бұрын

    i take amtrak business class once every 2 months for a long trip and i purposefully will only get on the specific train numbers with business class having those giant brown seats. I absolutely refuse to ride business class on trains that don't have them.

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Is there a way to tell? I know the overnight trains and the Vermonter have them, but I don't know which others!

  • @emergencystoppingonly

    @emergencystoppingonly

    10 ай бұрын

    @@MilesinTransit i thought i responded to this but my comment isn't here. Full list is on the amtrak website for NE regional business class reservations

  • @damnimloomin
    @damnimloomin10 ай бұрын

    I wish Amtrak would refurbish the Acela trains and make a low cost high speed alternative or sell them to a private company to do the same / at least compete with amtrak. If you think about how far the electrification actually runs there is a possibility of service beyond amtraks high speed network.

  • @JonathanCabot
    @JonathanCabot10 ай бұрын

    thank you for saying nothing bad about providence because there is nothing bad to say about providence 🥰

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    SO TRUE

  • @OltonHall
    @OltonHall10 ай бұрын

    I love the idea of having a window map.

  • @maddotaun9648
    @maddotaun964810 ай бұрын

    wake up babe miles posted

  • @DjViceroy
    @DjViceroy9 ай бұрын

    Good friend of mine owns that bookstore

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    9 ай бұрын

    Your friend owns a fantastic bookstore!

  • @andymorris_bna
    @andymorris_bna10 ай бұрын

    Does anyone else yell, "focus damnit!" at Miles' camera?

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    I do!

  • @tomsilver
    @tomsilver10 ай бұрын

    Watching this video on an Amtrak between Boston and Providence 👀

  • @genmdse
    @genmdse9 ай бұрын

    uggg, lived in Austin, TX for 10 years. The had hourly mile long freight trains but as far as passenger trains there was one northbound and one southbound daily. And you had to be a big rail fan because the drive to Dallas was 3 hours, train ride was 5 hours. Sit back, let somebody else drive. I wish i lived in the 'Al Gore universe' where there was a high speed triangle between Dallas, Houston and Austin

  • @sherriegonzalez8067
    @sherriegonzalez806710 ай бұрын

    Providence is quite underated. I go to an Olympic lifting gym up there and I'm thinking about moving up there next year. (I'm in Newport now) I used to take the 60 to KP and I never actually ate at Haven Bros because the guy I was dating at the time said it was overrated. Will have to try it now. I actually tried to go to a diner closer to me in North Kingstown that was made by the Silk City Diner Company (which I learned from the diner series) called Snoopy's but it closed a few weeks ago. 😭 You should consider checking out Modern Diner in Pawtucket though since it's the first diner to be accepted into the National Register for Historic Places and is well known for its custard french toast.

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    The food at Haven Bros isn't anything special, I was mostly there for the diner history! That sucks that Snoopy's closed though - it looks like a beautiful diner, and hopefully someone can take it over. But another one close to North Kingstown that looks beautiful is Jigger's, which is a 1947 Worcester Lunch Car! I visited the Modern Diner in my Pawtucket Station review - it was INCREDIBLE. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmqBsJSeocLLlLg.html

  • @sherriegonzalez8067

    @sherriegonzalez8067

    10 ай бұрын

    @@MilesinTransit Oh amazing! I actually went to Jigger's South over the weekend which is their other location not in a cool dining car but has a giant patio. The food is exceptional! I've walked by the original East Greenwich one many times but I'm always in the area too late to eat there so I go to Main Street cafe or Tio Mateo's for tacos. 😅 I'll have to go on my day off next week!

  • @counterfit5

    @counterfit5

    10 ай бұрын

    Haven Brothers at this point only exists because of the history and the drunk people downcity on late weekend nights

  • @bgbgbg123
    @bgbgbg12310 ай бұрын

    Miles: You just earned Amtrak Select Status! What are you going to do next?

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    I, uh, haven't thought that far ahead yet...

  • @AverytheCubanAmerican

    @AverytheCubanAmerican

    10 ай бұрын

    @@MilesinTransit "I'M GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!"

  • @shreychaudhary4477
    @shreychaudhary447710 ай бұрын

    You ever wave at trains? I felt compelled to do it yesterday and it felt kinda fun! I googled it and apparently I'm not alone with the train-waving. What's up with that?

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Sometimes I'll wave at the operator, but I can't say it's something I do on a regular basis!

  • @MCBjoernar
    @MCBjoernar10 ай бұрын

    What Perks does the select Status have?

  • @Hahlen

    @Hahlen

    10 ай бұрын

    It’s Selective

  • @BrentFiore

    @BrentFiore

    10 ай бұрын

    Two Single-Visit Passes to Amtrak lounges Two One-Class Upgrade Coupons Two coupons for 10% off Amtrak travel 25% Select point bonus on Amtrak travel Priority call handling Select-exclusive discounts and bonus offers from our program partners

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    2 lounge passes, 2 10% off coupons, 2 upgrade coupons (not valid for sleeper though), and 25% bonus points

  • @MCBjoernar

    @MCBjoernar

    10 ай бұрын

    Don’t know if that’s worth it tho

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    @@MCBjoernar Probably not

  • @supersam3148
    @supersam314810 ай бұрын

    well at least you have a good run and why not seat 11F?

  • @Archsponge
    @Archsponge10 ай бұрын

    Random question but what is the speedometer app you’re using? I’ve just started taking the train between Baltimore and DC and want to see for myself how fast these MARC trains can get to! Thanks!

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    It's called Speed Box!

  • @Archsponge

    @Archsponge

    10 ай бұрын

    @@MilesinTransit awesome!!! I’ll try it out on my evening commute! Thanks Miles! 🤓

  • @NoTimeForNoodles
    @NoTimeForNoodles10 ай бұрын

    Miles in Boston is always a W

  • @harrisonhschan
    @harrisonhschan10 ай бұрын

    Random comment but the brownstones you point out at 1:32 are actually Airbnbs. Had the misfortune of staying at that exact place… it got the slumlord treatment inside… real gross and the ceiling leaked in my room…. and it was pretty overpriced too lol. It is what it is…

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Oof, sounds awful!

  • @DevonMopiedmont1143
    @DevonMopiedmont114310 ай бұрын

    Random guy at 14:48 IDGAF 🤣Classic City background noise.

  • @lordwiggin449
    @lordwiggin44910 ай бұрын

    OMG 642 VETERANS UNIT SO COOL

  • @MilesinTransit

    @MilesinTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    YEEEEEEEEEAH!!!!

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