Who owns Rocky Mountaineer?
Peter Armstrong
Peter Armstrong is the Founder and owner of Armstrong Hospitality Group Ltd., which operates the award-winning Rocky Mountaineer luxury train company, as well as numerous holdings in the travel, real estate and financial sectors.
How many onboard service levels does Rocky Mountaineer offer?
two levels
Rocky Mountaineer offers two levels of service: SilverLeaf and GoldLeaf.
Is there WIFI on Rocky Mountaineer?
Can guests use wi-fi onboard Rocky Mountaineer? One of the reasons why a journey onboard Rocky Mountaineer is so unrivalled is that guests can relax and truly unplug. There is no wi-fi access onboard and many parts of the route are out of cell phone range. There is cell service, however, in the overnight destinations.
What should I bring to the Rocky Mountaineer?
Packing list:
- Lightweight and waterproof jacket or windbreaker.
- Lightweight but warm jacket for Spring/Fall journeys.
- Midweight fleece or wool sweater.
- Warm and cool, quick-dry layers.
- Comfortable, waterproof shoes for sightseeing.
- Casual sneakers and sandals.
How many cars does the Rocky Mountaineer have?
Rocky Mountaineer’s fleet of 78 active railcars range from functional locomotives (to pull the trains along), to custom-built coaches for our guests that are designed to enable guests to get the best views of stunning scenery onboard our four rail routes through the Canadian Rockies and the American Southwest.
Is Rocky Mountaineer a union?
It operates on Union Pacific Railroad trackage.
Does Rocky Mountaineer have bedrooms?
Rocky Mountaineer travels by daylight through the wild beauty of Canada’s West. As an all daylight train journey there are no sleeping cabins onboard. All overnights along the train journey will be spent in our partner hotel accommodations.
What speed does the Rocky Mountaineer travel at?
30 mph
The train travels 50 km/hr (30 mph) on average. Rocky Mountaineer is an all-dome fleet, featuring two levels of service: GoldLeaf Service and SilverLeaf Service. Rocky Mountaineer travels only during the day and features oversized windows, so guests don’t miss a moment of the ever- changing landscapes.
Is the Rocky Mountaineer still in business?
Rocky Mountaineer expecting it to take years to rebuild business battered by pandemic. Despite having a suite of COVID-19 protocols to implement, the rail tour company decided not to operate in 2020 and let go about a quarter of its 325-person workforce, while another 25 per cent was given temporary layoffs.