"Amtrak is the nation's intercity passenger rail operator; Amtrak connects America in safer, greener and healthier ways. With 21,000 route miles in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces, Amtrak operates more than 300 trains each day — at speeds up to 150 mph — to more than 500 destinations. Amtrak also is the operator of choice for state-supported corridor services in 15 states and for four commuter rail agencies.

Travel Green with Amtrak
"As travelers, we all realize that we need to get from point A to point B, but we'd like be able to get to our destination without ruining the earth. The good news: we can balance our travel needs and mitigate our impact on the environment when we travel by rail. So leave your car at home, and let Amtrak get you where you need to go.

"More than just a convenient way to travel, Amtrak is also energy efficient. Traveling by rail contributes less per passenger mile to greenhouse gas emissions than either cars or airplanes. According to U.S. Department of Energy data, Amtrak is almost 20 percent more efficient than domestic airline travel and 28 percent more efficient than auto travel on a per-passenger-mile basis."

Amtrak Routes
Amtrak travels to over 500 destinations in 46 states, giving you the best views the country has to offer. Amtrak rides to all major cities; some locations can be seen best by rail. If you live, commute, or are visiting Albany County, Amtrak offers many routes that take you through Albany - Rensselaer:

Ethan Allen Express
Rutland - Albany - New York

The Ethan Allen Express runs daily between New York City and Rutland, Vermont, by way of Albany. The Express takes you to all the outdoor adventures of upstate New York and Vermont. Enjoy miles of New York and Vermont wilderness, the scenic Hudson River Valley, summer wildflowers and fabulous fall foliage. In the winter, take an easy motorcoach connection to Okemo.

Empire Service
New York - Albany - Syracuse - Rochester - Buffalo - Niagara Falls

Amtrak's Empire Service provides convenient service throughout the Empire State. With frequent daily trains between NYC and Albany (and others that continue to Buffalo and Niagara Falls), business and leisure travel has never been easier. You can do almost anything in New York City, but when it's time to get out in the country, head north to the Hudson River Valley for a vacation in the wine country. Take the Empire Service to the Finger Lakes region or continue all the way to Buffalo and Niagara Falls.

Lake Shore Limited
New York/Boston - Albany - Chicago

The Lake Shore Limited travels daily between Chicago and New York City, along some of the country's prettiest shorelines. You will travel along the south shore of Lake Michigan, the Mohawk River, and the Erie Canal, following a famous Native American Highway. In New York State, you'll pass through the Finger Lakes region to Albany, capital of the Empire State.

Maple Leaf
Toronto - New York

Amtrak takes you from New York City to Canada's equally urbane metropolis, Toronto. Along the way, you'll travel through the beautiful Hudson River Valley, New York's wine country, the incredible gorges of the Finger Lakes region, nearby the dramatic spectacle of Niagara Falls.

Adirondack
Montreal - Albany - New York

The Adirondack travels daily from New York City, through the lush wine country of the Hudson Valley, into Montreal. Heading north, you're scheduled to depart New York's Penn Station in the morning and arrive in Montreal in the evening. Or, board the southbound train anywhere along the line and arrive in mid-town Manhattan in time to enjoy dinner and nightlife in New York City.

Amtrak offers many additional routes throughout the country, such as:

Acela Express Boston
New York - Philadelphia - Washington, DC

Adirondack
Montreal - Albany - New York

Amtrak Cascades
Vancouver, BC - Seattle - Tacoma - Portland - Salem - Eugene

Auto Train
Lorton, VA (Washington, DC) - Sanford, FL (Orlando)

California Zephyr
Chicago - Denver - Emeryville, CA (San Francisco)

Capitol Corridor
Auburn - Sacramento - Emeryville (San Francisco) - Oakland - San Jose

Capitol Limited
Washington, DC - Pittsburgh - Chicago

Cardinal / Hoosier State
New York - Washington, DC - Cincinnati - Indianapolis - Chicago

Carolinian / Piedmont
New York - Raleigh - Charlotte

City of New Orleans
Chicago - Memphis - New Orleans

Coast Starlight
Seattle - Portland - Los Angeles

Crescent
New York - Atlanta - New Orleans

Downeaster
Portland - Boston

Empire Builder
Chicago - St. Paul - Portland/Seattle

Empire Service
New York - Albany - Syracuse - Rochester - Buffalo - Niagara Falls

Ethan Allen Express
Rutland - Albany - New York

Heartland Flyer
Oklahoma City - Fort Worth

Hiawatha
Milwaukee - Chicago

Illinois Service
Chicago - Quincy/St.Louis/Carbondale

Keystone
New York - Philadelphia - Harrisburg

Lake Shore Limited
New York/Boston - Albany - Chicago

Maple Leaf
Toronto - New York

Michigan Services
Chicago - Grand Rapids/Port Huron/Detroit - Pontiac

Missouri River Runner
St. Louis - Kansas City, MO

Northeast Regional
Boston - Springfield/Providence - New York - Washington, DC - Richmond - Lynchburg - Newport News/Virginia Beach

Pacific Surfliner
Paso Robles - San Luis Obispo - Santa Barbara - Los Angeles - San Diego

Pennsylvanian
New York - Pittsburgh

San Joaquin
San Francisco Bay Area/Sacramento - Bakersfield/Southern California

Silver Service / Palmetto
New York - Washington, DC - Charleston - Savannah - Jacksonville - Orlando - Tampa/Miami

Southwest Chief
Chicago - Albuquerque - Los Angeles

Sunset Limited
New Orleans - San Antonio - Los Angeles

Texas Eagle
Chicago - St. Louis - Dallas - San Antonio - (Los Angeles)

Vermonter
St. Albans - Burlington - Springfield - New York - Washington, DC

Adirondack
Montreal - Albany - New York

Trails & Rails
The Adirondack train takes part in Trails & Rails. Trails & Rails is an innovative partnership program between the National Park Service and Amtrak. This program provides rail passengers with educational opportunities that foster an appreciation of a selected region's natural and cultural heritage; it promotes National Park Service areas and provides a value-added service to encourage train ridership. It also renews the long tradition of associating railroads with National Parks. http://www.nps.gov/findapark/trailsandrails.htm

Empire Service
New York - Albany - Syracuse - Rochester - Buffalo - Niagara Falls

Amtrak Stations in New York for the Northeast
Amtrak Stations (as of January 2010), located in the Northeast region are:

Amtrak Station - Amsterdam
Amtrak Station - Buffalo
Amtrak Station - Croton-on-Hudson
Amtrak Station - Depew
Amtrak Bus Stop - Dunkirk
Amtrak Bus Stop - Flushing - La Guardia Airport
Amtrak Station - Fort Edward, Glen Falls
Amtrak Station - Fredonia, State University of NY
Amtrak Station - Hudson
Amtrak Station - Jamaica, JFK Intl. Airport
Amtrak Bus Stop - Jamestown
Amtrak Bus Stop - Lake Placid
Amtrak Station - New Rochelle
Amtrak Station - Penn Station, New York City
Amtrak Station - Niagara Falls
Amtrak Station - Plattsburgh
Amtrak Station - Port Henry
Amtrak Station - Port Kent
Amtrak Station - Poughkeepsie
Amtrak Station - Rensselaer - Albany
Amtrak Station - Rhinecliff
Amtrak Station - Rochester
Amtrak Station - Rome, NY (ROM)
Amtrak Station - Rouses Point
Amtrak Station - Saratoga Springs
Amtrak Station - Schenectady
Amtrak Station - Syracuse
Amtrak Station - Ticonderoga
Amtrak Station - Utica
Amtrak Station - Westport
Amtrak Station - Whitehall
Amtrak Station - Yonkers

The "Amtrak ink" is a monthly Publication for and by Amtrak Employees,
Following is a brief excerpt from the "Amtrak ink".

Volume 14, Issue 9, October 2009
Amtrak.com To Get a Facelift
New Web Site Will Enhance Customer Service, Generate Added Revenue



In FY ’10, an updated Amtrak.com will debut with a number of new features to make it even easier for customers to electronically book train tickets, increasing sales and adding more revenue to the bottom line. The new site’s share of ticketed sales is expected to increase to more than half of all ticket sales. “The newAmtrak.com is going to increase both long-distance and short distance business by offering customers a complete view of available seating and an array of pricing options,” said Kathleen Gordon, senior director, e-Commerce. An enhanced fare finder feature will consolidate all booking functionality — reservations, train status, schedule search and the “My Trip” section— into a single dynamic menu. The new site will show full-day availability that reflects an entire day of seating inventory instead of the current maximum of 10 options available for selection. With the new view, customers will see all seating options including First Class; the current site requires additional site navigation to view these upgrades. Other features will include a shopping cart for itemized purchases; an inventory alert icon that notifies customers when seating on a given departure is limited, thus prompting sales; the launch of travel insurance options to generate ancillary revenue; and a pricing matrix that will enable customers to select the lowest price and find the fastest train. Another significant feature is enhanced service alerts for individual trains . . . "

For up-to-date information about Amtrak routes, stations, connections between Amtrak and Metro North trains, and much more, visit Amtrak's official website.