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NEW BUFFALO EXCHANGE STATION IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN
Build on the historic site of the previous Exchange Street stations, the new station was constructed on time and on budget, being twice the size of the city's previous rail station. Providing travelers with a convenient and intermodal gateway to Buffalo's bustling downtown, the new station has easy connections to local bus and light rail service, with several hotels and attractions a short walk away. A tremendous improvement over the previous 1952-era facility, the rebuild and expanded station is a great addition to the rapidly-redeveloping and increasingly vibrant downtown Buffalo.
Link to Gov. Cuomo's Press Release on Completion of New Intermodal Transportation Hub
Link to Photo Album by Bruce Becker of the New Buffalo Exchange Street Station
FYI...The Summer 2020 ESPA Express Newsletter Is Now Available For Viewing, Printing & Downloading!
Courtesy of Martinelli Custom Publishing, All Active ESPA Members Will Soon Be Receiving A Full-Color Print Copy Of The Summer Newsletter And A Copy Of The Just Released 2020 - 2021 'New York By Rail' Magazine. Thanks To Martinelli Custom Publishing For Their Generous Support Of ESPA.
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We Apologize For The Delay In The Distribution Of The Printed Summer 2020 Newsletter. Thank You For Your Patience!
The Fall 2020 Edition Is Scheduled To Be Published By The End Of November.
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Empire Corridor History
- Learn about how today's Amtrak "Empire Corridor" service came about, with in 1967 the New York Central Railroad pioneering the first modern intercity passenger rail corridor service, the New York City to Buffalo "Empire Service"
Frequently Asked Questions
- Questions about passenger rail? What is High Speed Rail? How fast do Empire Corridor trains go? Who owns the tracks? What is PRIIA Section 209? What makes up railroad track? What is a Interlocking? We got ansewers!
Proposals for Service Improvements and Expansions
- Ideas big and small on who to improve and expand our state's intercity passenger rail service, including: full cafe food service on all trains; onboard enroute cleaning, baggage cars, travel packages, and more!
New York State Travel Information
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New York State Amtrak Routes
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New York State Amtrak Stations
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Amtrak Discounts
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New York By Rail Magazine
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New York State Local & Regional Tourism Resources
New York State Service - Effective October 14
Subject to Change Without Notice - Contact Amtrak to Verify All Service
To New York Effective 10/14
| Train Number & Frequency | Operating Route | Origin Departure & Destination Arrival Times |
| #232 - Monday Thru Friday | Albany to New York Penn | Dp. ALB 5:55am - Ar. NYP 8:18am |
| #250 - Saturday & Sunday Only | Albany to New York Penn | Dp. ALB 6:15am - Ar. NYP 8:45am |
| #234 - Monday Thru Friday | Albany to New York Penn | Dp. ALB 7:00am - Ar. NYP 9:20am |
| #260 - Saturday & Sunday ONLY | Albany to New York Penn (NFL - ALB Segment Cancelled) | Dp. ALB 8:10am - Ar. NYP 10:40am |
| #236 - Monday Thru Friday | Albany to New York Penn | Dp. ALB 8:25am - Ar. NYP 10:50am |
| #280 - Daily | Albany to New York Penn | Dp. ALB 10:05am - Ar. NYP 12:45pm |
| #290 - Monday Thru Friday | Albany to New York Penn (RUT - ALB Segment Cancelled) | Dp. 11:10am - Ar. NYP 1:45pm |
| #238 - Daily | Albany to New York Penn | Dp. 12:10pm - Ar. NYP 2:45pm |
| #284 - Daily | Niagara Falls to New York Penn | Dp. NFL 6:47am - Ar. NYP 3:45pm |
| #292 - Saturday & Sunday ONLY | Albany to New York Penn (RUT - ALB Segment Cancelled) | Dp. 2:10pm - Ar. NYP 4:45pm |
| #48 - Dp. Buffalo Thursday, Sunday & Tuesday ONLY | Chicago - Buffalo (Depew) to New York Penn & Boston | Dp. BUF 8:54am - Ar. NYP 6:43pm & Ar. BOS 8:00pm |
| #244 - Daily | Albany to New York Penn | Dp. ALB 4:10pm - Ar. NYP 6:45pm |
| #64 - Daily | Niagara Falls to New York Penn | Dp. NFL 12:17pm - Ar. NYP 9:55pm |
From New York Effective 10/14
| Train Number & Frequency | Operating Route | Origin Departure & Destination Arrival Times |
| #63 - Daily | New York Penn to Albany (ALB - TOR Segment Cancelled) | Dp. NYP 7:15am - Ar. ALB 9:50am |
| #281 - Daily | New York Penn to Niagara Falls | Dp. NYP 10:20am - Ar. NFL 7:11pm |
| #233 - Daily | New York Penn to Albany | Dp. NYP 11:20am - Ar. ALB 1:50pm |
| #283 - Daily | New York Penn to Niagara Falls | Dp. NYP 1:20pm - Ar. NFL 10:11pm |
| #291 - Daily | New York Penn to Albany (ALB - RUT Segment Cancelled) | Dp. NYP 2:20pm - Ar. ALB 4:50pm |
| #49 - Dp. NYP & BOS Wednesday, Friday & Sunday ONLY | New York Penn & Boston to Buffalo (Depew) - Chicago | Dp. NYP 3:40pm/BOS 12:50pm - Ar. BUF 12:12am |
| #237 - Monday Thru Friday | New York Penn to Albany | Dp. NYP 4:40pm - Ar. ALB 7:00pm |
| #253 - Saturday & Sunday ONLY | New York Penn to Albany | Dp. NYP 5:15pm - Ar. ALB 7:45pm |
| #239 - Monday Thru Friday | New York Penn to Albany | Dp. NYP 5:47pm - Ar. ALB 8:28pm |
| #241 - Daily | New York Penn to Albany | Dp. NYP 7:15pm - Ar. ALB 9:45pm |
| #243 - Monday Thru Friday | New York Penn to Albany | Dp. NYP 8:55pm - Ar. ALB 11:25pm |
| #259 - Saturday & Sunday ONLY | New York Penn to Albany | Dp. NYP 9:15pm - Ar. ALB 11:45pm |
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