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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.

ATTENTION TRAVELERS…
Empire Corridor Schedules Revised Effective Monday, April 7, 2008
Click HERE To View The New Corridor Pocket Schdule

Six Upstate Newspapers
Support Passenger Rail...

Click HERE (PDF) To Read The Editorials
Published On February 27, 2008

New York State Resolves Lawsuit
Against Amtrak

Amtrak Press Statement On Settlement
New York State Department of Transportation Press Statement On Settlement

ATTENTION PASSENGERS...
Amtrak’s Winter 2008 Timetable
(effective Janaury 21, 2008)

is NOW available!
Pick up your copy at any staffed New York State station or by ordering directly from Amtrak using their On-Line Order Form

For Modern Mobility in New York, Join Us!

NEXT ESPA EVENT:

Officers and Coordinators Meeting
Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Rensselaer
(Please Note: This is a revision from the previously announced date of
Saturday, April 26, 2008)

Click here for complete event information!

Latest Site Update: May 9, 2008

12/18/07:
ESPA Calls On Amtrak To Add Empire Corridor Capacity Over The Upcoming Peak Holiday Travel Period

7/29/07:
House Approves $1.4 Billion For Amtrak - New York House Delegation Solidly Supports Amtrak

7/18/07:
National Park Service ‘Trails and Rails’ Educational Program Expands To Maple Leaf Service

7/18/07:
Plans For New Schenectady Station Advance

6/22/07:
Development of New Niagara Falls, NY Station Advances

2/5/07:
Governor Spitzer Nominates New NYS DOT Commissioner

11/15/06:
Schenectady Station Improvements Unveiled

11/1/06:
2006 New York State Ridership And Revenues Up Significantly

8/1/06:
Flooding Hits Mohawk Valley - Amtrak and CSX Service Disrupted

7/28/06:
ESPA Statement To US DOT On Proposed ADA Platform Regulations

6/15/06:
Amtrak’s Simplified Dining Arrives On Lake Shore Limited

6/9/06:
NYS Ridership And Revenues Up Year-To-Date For FY 2006

4/20/06:
Upstate Ridership Up 18% in February 2006

3/4/06:
ESPA Responds To NYSDOT Draft Transportation Master Plan

2/27/06:
State Senate High Speed Rail Task Force Retains Parsons Brinckerhoff

2/24/06:
Philadpehia Firm Engaged By CDTA To Design Schenectady Station Improvements