On holiday in the USA, today was the start of our epic journey via Amtrak down the West Coast of America from Seattle to San Diego. We had been somewhat alarmed by numerous trip advisor reviews to the effect that “anyone used to train travel in Europe is going to be in for a rude shock”. However, all our trains arrived on time (despite stoppages and delays en route of up to half an hour at times – such is the fat in the timetabling system). But service! Any UK train company beats them. And travelling first class through Silicon Valley without adequate wifi certainly made me think about how much we take for granted here in the UK.
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