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Replacement of Livingston Avenue Bridge is Fully Underway

October 24, 2025 The project to build a new Livingston Avenue Bridge, which will improve train travel and add a pedestrian and bike path across the Hudson, is fully underway.

Governor Hochul Announces Empire Corridor Service Improvements

October 24, 2025 Amtrak To Restore One Round-Trip; Metro-North Service Between Grand Central Terminal and Albany-Rensselaer Station to Launch in Spring 2026.

Kent Patterson: A Life Well Traveled, RIP

August 11, 2025 It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of long-time fellow Empire State Passenger Association and Rail Passengers Association member Kent J. Patterson.

Governor Hochul Announces MTA on Track for Record Year of Ridership and Performance in 2025

July 15, 2025 New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad Hit Ridership and On-Time Performance Records in First Half of 2025. NYC Subway on Track for Best On-Time Performance in Recorded History. Customer Satisfaction Rates Improved Across All Three Agencies.

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.