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> That's one of the things I don't like about U.S. trains, you don't
> get a choice. Of course if the train is full you might not have a choice
> about whether to sit on the aisle or near the window, either, but that's
> beside the point. Since ultimately it is a matter of personal preference,
> I am surprised that U.S. trains do not take that into consideration.
> I would gladly sit backwards on planes if such seats were available,
> but I understand that for space reason that is unlikely to happen.

Seats in the Amfleet II and Superliner coaches are reversible, but it is
severely discouraged by the train crew!!! However, if you stick to your guns
they usually let you do it and treat you like an oddity from Mars.

Jishnu.