News

Is the Trump Administration not Granting Billions in Funding for Big Transit Projects?

July 28, 2026 The New York Times is reporting that since President Donald Trump returned to office, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has not signed a single new agreement under the program known as Capital Investment Grants.

New High-Level Platform for Saratoga Springs

May 13, 2026 Construction is underway on a new high-level platform at the Saratoga Springs Rail Station and is on track for completion in summer 2027. The $12.5 million project was funded by the Federal Railroad Administration and part of Amtrak’s ADA Stations Program.

Underway on Nuclear Power! Siemens to Build an Atomic Charger

April 1, 2026 Siemens Mobility announced a partnership with Nova Atomics of Glenville, NY on building a nuclear-powered prototype variant of their Charger locomotive. Manufacturing will occur in Upstate New York in Glenville and Horseheads... or would have if this was not an April Fools' article :D

ESPA Awards from 2026 Annual Meeting

March 31, 2026 ESPA recognized Gwen Sheldon, long-time care taker of the unstaffed Amsterdam station; and long time ESPA member Tony Rudmann at the 2026 Annual Meeting and Lunch in Schenectady NY on March 14th, 2026.

Notice of Bi-Annual Election for ESPA Officers

February 13, 2026 In accordance with Article VI of the By-Laws for the Empire State Passenger Association, ESPA members will elect Officers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary) and Directors (up to nine) at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 14th in Schenectady.