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Recent Posts from Miles on the MBTA
Amtrak Cardinal (in coach!) – Apparently a Trip Report
I wasn't expecting to be able to cover this whole 26-hour trip in just 10 minutes, but here we are. https://youtu.be/tvsiQnPg9r0
WATCH THE TRAMCAR PLEASE
WATCH THE TRAMCAR PLEASEJackson's bookWildwood Historical Society https://youtu.be/6MqQFCYvlvk
The Orange Line Has Been Replaced By Buses. How Bad Is It?
An irreverent journey along the entire route. https://youtu.be/xhFa2Ab_lOY
Your Amtrak Train Is So Late You Miss Your Connection…Now What?
Turns out they give you a ton of free stuff! https://youtu.be/etDOww_eLJg
An Uncut Ride Around the Chicago Loop
Jackson and I were on an Amtrak layover in Chicago and neither of us had ever ridden around the Loop before, so we set up a channel meetup for folks to join us! It turns out some very cool and knowledgeable people watch Miles in Transit - enjoy the tour of downtown...
I Took The Stupidest Amtrak Route From NYC to Boston
The stupidest that could be booked on one ticket, anyway. https://youtu.be/QLd3VEjB42c
Amtrak’s New Siemens Venture Coaches: Apparently a Trip Report
I'm a couple months late on this, but oh well! (and to think I literally rode this a couple months ago, too) https://youtu.be/pd5k4y6oSm8
I Rode EVERY Metro Line in Barcelona
Prepare for a whirlwind of transit modes, track gauges, and transportation operators! Also dots...because somehow I can never escape them. https://youtu.be/GUQdPqY8Em4
You Can Ride Buses From NYC to Connecticut For Free
Ol' Ned strikes again! Let's just keep the dots to a minimum next time, okay? https://youtu.be/HX6C3MqH6EE
Amtrak Acela First Class: Apparently a Trip Report
They REALLY want you to believe this is a $150 product. Cost comparison chart: https://bit.ly/3mZdrRK https://youtu.be/Wtm3cDhWPgc
The Street So Steep It Needs Its Own Escalator
Apologies for this rambly unedited affair about a cool escalator in San Sebastián/Donostia, Spain. Better video next week! https://youtu.be/aj6a6hZakXA
America’s Longest Commuter Rail* Trip
*Depending on your interpretation of the West of Hudson Metro-North Lines and the NJT River LINE, anyway. https://youtu.be/dwF7fYIw2mI
Newbern-Dyersburg – Least Used Amtrak Station in Tennessee
A multi-state, multi-modal adventure along with the best interaction I've ever had in any video ever. Subscribe to Geoff Marshall - he's the inspiration for this project! Spreadsheet of all the stationsPatreon link https://youtu.be/2ecCejckZrk
Wallingford – Least Used Amtrak Station in Connecticut
Is it all downhill from here? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1dvg1gp5CI
The Inexplicable Flight from Lancaster, PA to Nantucket (feat. Classy Whale)
It's really unclear why this flight exists, but I'm glad it does. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBwtvo53yKw