New York governor asks Amtrak to revise changes to Empire Service ...
15 hours ago · ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has joined other elected officials in calling for Amtrak to revise Empire Service schedule changes resulting from the start of East River Tunnel repairs. In a Nov. 13 letter to Amtrak Board Chair Anthony Coscia and CEO Stephen Gardner, Hochul, a Democrat, said Empire Service trains …
Governor Hochul to Amtrak: Restore Canceled Empire Service …
4 days ago · Governor Kathy Hochul today sent a letter to senior executives at Amtrak urging them to restore the canceled Empire Service, which serves 2 million passengers in New York State per year. The Governor emphasized her support for the maintenance work, but urged Amtrak to reconsider the cuts and explore a series of viable alternatives to ease the disruption.
Restoring Amtrak's Empire Service: Governor Hochul's Plea – WNY News …
3 days ago · Empire Service is supported by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and carried more than two million passengers in FFY 2024, setting all-time records for ridership and revenue. The reduction in service, in addition to the operational changes to the Maple Leaf and Adirondack lines, will directly impact both and make it ...
Empire Service Schedule Changes - Amtrak Media
Nov 1, 2024 · Service Adjustment Update: As of 6:28 PM ET, customers impacted by the service disruption between Boston (BOS) - New Haven (NHV) and between New York (NYP) - Washington (WAS) are encouraged to board the next available service to their destination.
Gov. Hochul urges Amtrak to restore Empire Service amid East
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on Amtrak to restore the Empire Service line during its massive rehabilitation project planned for the East River Tunnel. The proposed changes, which are ...
Amtrak Empire Service: Fewer routes during 3-year construction …
Nov 4, 2024 · Empire Service reductions begin Nov. 11 and are expected to last between two-and-a-half to three years until the $1.6 billion East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project is completed.
Amtrak to resume service between Albany and NYC - NEWS10 ABC
Nov 15, 2023 · ALBANY, N.Y. — Amtrak has announced that full service will be restored on the Empire Service Line on Thursday, November 16. The service line was temporarily suspended due to safety concerns...
Amtrak service to Albany expected to be fully restored by Friday
Nov 13, 2023 · Service on Amtrak’s Empire Line between New York City and Albany should be partially restored on Thursday and fully operational by Friday, Mayor Eric Adams said during a Tuesday press...
Amtrak service from Penn Station to Croton-Harmon fully restored
Nov 15, 2023 · Amtrak service on the Empire Line from New York City to Croton-Harmon has been fully restored. Amtrak announced Wednesday that full service would be restored by Thursday, a day earlier than...
Amtrak Empire Line service suspended Sunday between NYC, …
Nov 12, 2023 · Structural problems at a parking garage in New York City have created a commuter headache for Amtrak passengers traveling between the Big Apple and Albany. Service was disrupted on Sunday...