I love trains. I have games about them, books about them, movies and even have one for under the xmas tree, however I am disappointed in this Sunrail.
I was against the Sunrail being put in the location it is because it only benefits a few people. Sure, it functions, LATE, and the cost IS NOT A SAVINGS. However, it is new so I'm giving it three stars.
We took the train from Altamonte Springs to the Women's Health station. Then on the way back we stopped at Winter Park. The ticket costs in the afternoon were OK but I certainly wasn't saving any money. I had to drive from West Longwood to Altamonte Springs which took me 20 minutes and around $3 in gas. Along with the tickets it cost me $9. Then 30 minutes more for the train waiting, and waiting, and waiting then finally YES! riding.
The train was very clean, it should be it is new. The conductor was nice and friend, also the people at the station assisting new people were nice too. A+ to them for helping us newbies out.
Did I say the train was late? Oh yeah, every trip we took it was late. In Europe this would never work. Trains run exactly on time. EXACTLY. They don't care if you are only 5 seconds late, "ALLLLL ABOARD!" then poof they leave you behind.
Also the train stations/stops are in horrible locations. Who the heck thought of putting the Maitland stop there north of Lake Lilly? In an industrial area? Really?
I've ridden trains and trams all over the world. Peru, China, Canada all of which were better than the Sunrail.
However there is a gleam of light at the end of this tunnel. This train does work for some people. It does help, but they need to do more.
I would suggest any one should ride it once. Just to see what it is like. However it has no purpose for me. It doesn't save me time. It doesn't save me money. read more