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PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE IN NEW YORK STATE

Whether you are traveling to Albany for business, Niagara Falls for fun, New York City for shopping, the Finger Lakes for wine tasting, or the Adirondack North Country for skiing, you can arrive refreshed and relaxed, even when New York's famous snow is falling!  The following pages provide a wealth of information relating to passenger rail and list all the various forms of passenger rail currently available in New York State. Also included is related information on railroad museums, railroad stations/intermodal facilities, rail trails, and a brief history of railroads and railroading in New York State. Finally, "New York by Rail" magazine, sponsored by Amtrak, is packed with information about travel destinations from New York City to Canada accessible by intercity passenger rail.  To download a free copy or have one sent by mail, click here The preceding external link opens a new browser window