[neffy]

Mine was over 12 hours late, as a passenger had to be airlifted off because of cardiac issues. Said passenger had been told not to fly, because of altitude issues, and hadn´t thought through the "mile high" aspect of transiting through Denver.

It is one of the most amazing train trips in the world, and tbh the article doesn´t really do it justice. The day the train spends slowly going up and down the rockies, are just incredible, the scenery is amazing, and you get to know other passengers and the conductors along the way. Had some great card games in the scenery car.

[lucb1e]

> had to be airlifted [...] had been told not to fly, because of altitude issues

I wonder how that worked out for them. Hopefully well!

[prmoustache]

Sounds weird. I checked Denver altitude and it is hardly air sickness territory.

You need to go significantly higher in the nearby mountains to actually feel the effects of elevation on your breathing, fatigue and brain.

[neffy]

That's what they said on the tannoy at least. They also reported he made it to hospital alive so hopefully all ended well.

It's not actually unknown to get altitude sickness in Denver, it is one of the things the city warns about - going skiing at higher altitudes as well of course - but poor health, and just the speed which you change to that altitude, even on a train, are issues.