Just something that I am curious about there. Both Amtrak and VIA are similar in that both struggle for funding from a disinterested government. Yet looking at this video...how does VIA get such elegant modern equipment...sleepers...coaches...business class coaches with very unique seats. Lots of food options...trendy food options...not Mrs. Freshley Cookies or a pretzel in a lounge car on Amtrak. Even at table food service. Looks like they manage to do this without struggling..Amtrak makes it sound like such a struggle to offer this. I have no doubt many Northeast travelers would pay a bit more for real business class with gourmet tray meals...and cool seats.
Biggest difference of all!!!! look how much cleaner a VIA train is. The last Northeast regional we road...and Acela both had food all over the floor...even broken parts around the seats..panels flopping lose. Etc. Is it difficult to keep the equipment clean and in good condition?
