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Magic starts
with the view
Dear Amtrak Traveler:
O
n behalf of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the
New York State Department of Transportation,
welcome to the Empire State and the New York By
Rail travel guide. New York State has hundreds of
attractions—from the lights of New York City to the
power of Niagara Falls and everywhere in between. Traveling by
Amtrak train is a smart way to take it all in while enjoying a
relaxing ride that is cost-effective and environmentally sound.
Governor Cuomo is leading the way on transportation because
he knows that it’s key for mobility, economic growth and job
creation. Amtrak’s Empire
Corridor is benefitting from that
wisdom.
Rail stations, tracks and signal
systems are being modernized to
improve your rail passenger travel
experience. The changes will
make train service even more
reliable, reducing travel delays and
keeping train traffic moving.
As that work continues, Amtrak
passengers traveling the state can
enjoy locally produced snacks and
craft beverages on select trains.
Through a new partnership with
Taste NY, New York food and beverage items are being made
available on the snack cars of 13 trains on the Maple Leaf,
Adirondack, Ethan Allen Express and Empire Service lines. Taste
NY will promote the State’s agritourism industry, providing
exposure for local agricultural producers and unprecedented
opportunities for nearly one million Amtrak travelers to experience
New York products.
New York truly is a state of opportunity. Guided by a bold
vision, it is rebuilding and modernizing critical infrastructure
across the state to remain competitive and promote economic
development. Passenger rail is essential, and today’s investments
are transforming it for the future.
We encourage you to travel New York by rail and experience this
great state. Enjoy the train!
Sincerely,
“One of the most incredible
drink destinations in America”
– Food & Wine ®
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