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[–] rab@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Have you ever been to Europe? The Amtrak is terrible

[–] JoYo@lemmy.ml -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

yah ive been to europe. some things are nicer but amtrak is way more accommodating for people with disabilities.

[–] tchotchony@mander.xyz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

As a general tip: you usually have to apply for assistance beforehand. Doesn't mean it isn't shitty though, and if your train is delayed then and you miss a connection...

[–] JoYo@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago

yah that is what we ended up having to do for my family. i think the bigger issue was the surrounding buildings and some of the stations not having adequate assistance. they nearly dumped my father into the water in Amsterdam.

i live in DC and commuted every day on the MARC for years and never saw anything so disasterous. the ACA is a force to be reckoned with.