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Kent Patterson: A Life Well Traveled, RIP

August 11, 2025 It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of long-time fellow Empire State Passenger Association and Rail Passengers Association member Kent J. Patterson.

Governor Hochul Announces MTA on Track for Record Year of Ridership and Performance in 2025

July 15, 2025 New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad Hit Ridership and On-Time Performance Records in First Half of 2025. NYC Subway on Track for Best On-Time Performance in Recorded History. Customer Satisfaction Rates Improved Across All Three Agencies.

Work Beginning this Year on Platform upgrades at Saratoga Springs and Amsterdam Rail Stations

June 11, 2025 Work beginning this year on platform upgrades at Saratoga Springs and Amsterdam rail stations. Amtrak officials seen yesterday—Tuesday, June 10th— at Saratoga.

Rhinecliff Temporary Station Observations and Images

June 3, 2025 Observations and photos by Gary Prophet of the temporary station and parking lot conditions at Rhinecliff Station, taken on May 28, 2025.

Why North America Needs Dual-Mode High Speed Trains

May 20, 2025 California High Speed Rail has a major problem, but a problem with a partial intern solution that on this side of the nation would benefit manufacturing—and perhaps even passenger rail service—in Upstate New York and across the continent.