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Notice of Bi-Annual Election for ESPA Officers

February 13, 2026 In accordance with Article VI of the By-Laws for the Empire State Passenger Association, ESPA members will elect Officers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary) and Directors (up to nine) at the Annual Meeting on Saturday, March 14th in Schenectady.

Governor Hochul Announces that Amtrak will Restore full Hudson Valley Service in early March

February 2, 2026 As a result of this full Amtrak service restoration, the previously announced once daily Metro-North round trip between New York's Grand Central Terminal and Albany will NOT be occurring.

The Rhinecliff Station Platform and Interlocking Project

February 2, 2026 The slide presentation from NYSDOT on the status of the Rhinecliff station rehabilitation and new high-level platform has been publicly posted. The station building closed on December 9, 2022, for a two-year renovation including plumbing repairs, elevator replacement, and bathroom improvements.

Governor Hochul Announces Empire Corridor Service Improvements

October 24, 2025 Amtrak To Restore One Round-Trip; Metro-North Service Between Grand Central Terminal and Albany-Rensselaer Station to Launch in Spring 2026.

Replacement of Livingston Avenue Bridge is Fully Underway

October 24, 2025 The project to build a new Livingston Avenue Bridge, which will improve train travel and add a pedestrian and bike path across the Hudson, is fully underway.