Conductor on this train from Chicago to California is rude, and has no compassion for disabled people, he has me up the upper part of the train and I can't hardly walk i should be on the ground floor of the train i walk with a walker 95% of the time and a cane the other 5% of the time but nope no compassion for handicap people. Then he just wakes me up picking on me, he's been finding everything and anything he can to bully me, once I get to Nevada I'll never take amtrak again, this guy really should be fired. Amtrak has definitely lost my business and won't be getting anymore of my disability income money, I won't even spend anymore money on food ine the cafè cart, and I'm diabetic and am not supposed to go without food, but im that upset with the way I'm being treated by this amtrak worker, I mean there's laws protecting disabled people and amtrak could be sued. Never again will I take amtrak one I get to my destination. Would rather give 0 stars but it's doesn't give that option read more

This station has seen better days but still remains in service today. There is an enclosed waiting area, with restrooms and a ticket office. The Ottumwa station is on the California Zephyr route and has daily service twice a day either going towards Chicago (#6) or San Francisco (#5) and the stops in between in both directions. There is an uncovered service platform - the steel girders are still standing but on cover remains. It appears that it used to be used more "back in the days" but age and neglect have taken its toll. It serves it's purpose but shows its age. 2.5 stars - rounded up for the cool architectural effect of the steel against the background, 00384 read more

Amtrak - Amtrak - Train Stations Near Me - Ottumwa, Iowa

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My first thought when stopping in Ottumwa while enjoying the California Zephyr was of M*A*S*H. How could you not imagine a young and scared Radar O'Reilly boarding a train for California here only to be shipped off to hijinks at the 4077th? Unfortunately, the current status of the station is pretty bleak with pure utility ruling the day. The station lacks covered platforms and has several broken lights. While this makes for good photography, it does not bode well for the overall state of rural infrastructure. Good for a quick stop though. read more

Amtrak - Station Platform - Train Stations Near Me - Ottumwa, Iowa

As I write this, I sit on an Amtrak train which was delayed two hours due to a "mechanical issue with the dining car." now we are stuck for some reason and unmoving. This is THE last time I take Amtrak. read more