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Work Beginning this Year on Platform upgrades at Saratoga Springs and Amsterdam Rail Stations

June 11, 2025 Work beginning this year on platform upgrades at Saratoga Springs and Amsterdam rail stations. Amtrak officials seen yesterday—Tuesday, June 10th— at Saratoga.

Rhinecliff Temporary Station Observations and Images

June 3, 2025 Observations and photos by Gary Prophet of the temporary station and parking lot conditions at Rhinecliff Station, taken on May 28, 2025.

Why North America Needs Dual-Mode High Speed Trains

May 20, 2025 California High Speed Rail has a major problem, but a problem with a partial intern solution that on this side of the nation would benefit manufacturing—and perhaps even passenger rail service—in Upstate New York and across the continent.

Amtrak starts Empire Corridor Service Reductions for Three-Year East River Tunnel Project

May 1, 2025 Amtrak kicked off a reduced Empire Service schedule between Albany and New York City Monday, as it gears up for a long-delayed project renovating the East River Tunnel. The disruption is prompting officials to call for changes.

Amtrak's President and Governor's Office Trade Letters over Service Disruptions due to East River Tunnel Reconstruction

May 1, 2025 Governor Hochul calls for Amtrak to re-evaluate the East River Tunnel rehabilitation project and its negative impact on Empire Service passengers and Amtrak's responds.