June 11, 2025

Work is beginning this year on platform upgrades at Saratoga Springs and Amsterdam rail stations. Amtrak officials were seen yesterday—Tuesday, June 10th— at Saratoga in the above photo.

Saratoga Springs: Amtrak is currently in the design stages to provide a new high-level platform, station interior upgrades, and parking stall updates to ensure ADA compliance. Construction will commence in FY 2025 and be completed in FY 2027.

Amsterdam: Amtrak is currently in design for a new platform with associated wayfinding signage and lighting, in addition to parking lot upgrades. Construction will commence in FY 2025 and be completed in FY 2026.

SOURCE: Amtrak Fact Sheet Fiscal Year 2023 State of New York