Resources/FAQs

The History Of New York's Empire Corridor

The story of how our current Amtrak service on the Empire Corridor came to be – from the early days of steam locomotives, to the birth of the “Empire Service” in the last days of the New York Central, and the Turboliner Era of Amtrak.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast do the trains go?

Host Railroads: Who owns the tracks?

PRIIA Section 209: Who Pays for the Empire Corridor?

What is High Speed Rail? What is Higher Speed / High Performance Rail?

What Makes up Railroad Track?

What is Postive Train Control?

Has There Been Direct Air Service Albany-Buffalo?

How is Passenger Rail Organizated and Funded Overseas?

Is it Railroad or Railway?

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Historic Documents

Historic documents of New York State's intercity passenger rail service from the 1890s to the present day – including timetable, pamplets, print advertising, and rail study reports.

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MORE RAILROAD HISTORY

Articles on the Development of Intercity Passenger Rail in New York State

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The Early Years of Railroading in Upstate NY

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Cornelius Vanderbilt Builds a Railroad Empire

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