"The planned schedule will fill in gaps left by Amtrak service that was suspended earlier this year so that work can be done on East River Tunnels. It features a Grand Central to Albany train departing at mid-morning and a Albany-Rensselaer to Grand Central train departing in the afternoon, arriving at Grand Central in time for evening events in NYC."
"While Amtrak's repairs to the East River Tunnels are necessary, riders from Albany to New York City have had to endure sold out trains and higher fares for the past five months. I've been clear from the moment this plan was proposed that New Yorkers deserve better. This new plan will provide more travel options and lower fares for over two million annual riders, saving them time and putting money back in their pockets."
Metro-North Railroad will operate a once-a-day round-trip between Grand Central Terminal and Albany, launching in spring 2026, restoring service nearly 60 years after the New York Central Railroad ended service in 1967. The route follows the Empire Service Corridor along the Hudson River and will depart Grand Central mid-morning with an afternoon return from Albany-Rensselaer, arriving for evening events in New York City. New York State and Amtrak coordinated the service and a $99 coach fare cap across Empire Service trains. The service aims to fill gaps caused by Amtrak suspension for East River Tunnel repairs and to lower fares for over two million annual riders.
Read at www.amny.com
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