The dining and lounge cars were great places to get to know other passengers and break up the days on the Amtrak journey. There was a sense of community on the train because it felt like almost everyone was on vacation and appreciating the dramatic views of the wild American West.
It’s important to note that these cars are typically only on long-distance Amtrak routes, where many passengers might spend multiple days on board.
The Nightjet train, however, is designed specifically to get passengers from one city to another while they sleep. There are no communal cars, and to me, they didn’t seem necessary. I was only there to rest on my way to Vienna.
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