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ACELA TRAIN
I was heading to Providence to give a talk to all the employees of InsureMyTrip.com (they are an excellent travel insurance broker). The trip to Providence was just under three hours, and this is what I learned about taking the Acela for the first time.
-There are no assigned seats.
-There are two types of seating: a four-top with a table in between, and two regular seats side by side facing either forward or backward.
-There is lots of overhead space.
-The Quiet Car was really quiet (and full).
-There are electrical outlets on the floorboard below each window.
-They have free Wi-Fi, but I didn't use it out of fear that people might snatch my info (see this article). Instead I used my Sprint wireless card, which can be rented short term from RovAir.com. It worked but wasn't lightning fast.
-The train makes just two stops before Providence (Stamford and New Haven) and spends two minutes at each stop.
-When the sun came out the ride really showed how beautiful coastal New England is.
-Tickets cost $110 each way.
-The conductor made an announcement that the café car located in center of train was open then he said Sit back, relax, and let's have a positive day.
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