passenger rail advocacy Empire State Passengers Association
Home Home   Contact Us Contact Us
new york rail
ESPA
Want to ride modern trains?

image
The 2009 ‘New York By Rail’ is NOW Available At Stations, On Board Trains
And Through Request at www.amtrak.com.

You can also download the entire 72-page magazine in PDF FOR FREE at Escapemaker.com

Get your copy today!


image
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Schedules for Empire Corridor trains running west of Albany changed on June 14 and are AVAILABLE HERE exclusively!

The most current Empire Corridor Schedules available on Amtrak’s website (effective date April 5, 2009) do NOT reflect these changes.
The next planned schedule change will be effective July 13, 2009


image
ESPA Celebrates National Train Day 2009 At Buffalo-Depew Station


image
Empire Corridor Facts and Details


image

Access The Full 2009 State Rail Plan


image

Watch ESPA President Bruce Becker
On Time-Warner Cable’s ‘Capital Tonight’ Show Talk About The Plans For Rail Across New York…

JOIN ESPA, THE CITIZENS LOBBY!

We’re working for better rail passenger service and public transportation in New York State.

ESPA, the Empire State Passengers Association, is a volunteer network of citizens working to improve and expand AMTRAK, mass transit, and bus service in New York State. ESPA gives the passenger a voice in transportation planning.


NEXT ESPA EVENT:

Officers and Coordinators Meeting
Saturday, August 15, 2009 - Utica, NY

LOCATION -
Blue Flag Room, Utica Union Station

Click here for complete meeting information!


image
Monthly New York State Amtrak Ridership and Revenue Statistics

April 2009 NOW Available


For Modern Mobility in New York, Join Us!


Latest Site Update: June 24, 2009


Urgent Alerts

6/24/09:
NYSDOT Appoints NEW High Speed Rail Program Manager...

6/24/09:
Amtrak Upgrades Adirondack Coaches...

6/16/09:
West of Albany Ridership Remains Strong...

6/16/09:
Empire Corridor On Time Performance Surges...

6/5/09:
Rouses Point Station Renovation Gets Under Way...

1/9/09:
Upstate New York Congressional Caucus Formed – Supports High Speed Rail……

12/17/08:
Governor Paterson Threatens Adirondack Service…

12/16/08:
Vermont Threatens Ethan Allen Express Service…

11/25/08:
Joseph Boardman Appointed New Amtrak President…

» Take Action Now!

Menu
About ESPA
Join ESPA
Recent News
Newsletters
Event Calendar
Take Action
Passenger Travel Info
Links
ESPA

E-News Signup:
Submit your email address to receive alerts & updates.

Recent Newsletters:


Passenger Info:

©2005 Empire State Passengers Association, All Rights Reserved
Site designed by: 2TCwebs