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🎟️ Ticketing & Service Changes

1. Empire Service Adjustments

To accommodate tunnel repairs, Amtrak has modified service between New York City and Albany:

  • 10 daily round trips now operate.

  • More capacity: 28 weekly trains have an added 5th car.

  • Service suspensions: Trains 235 and 238 are temporarily discontinued.

  • Combined routes: Adirondack and Maple Leaf trains are merged between NYC and Albany.

📅 These changes began April 28, 2025 and will continue during tunnel rehabilitation through at least 2027.

📍Booking Tip: Check schedules closely; departure times and frequency may differ from pre-2025 service.

More info → Amtrak Media Release


💰 Fares & Pricing

2. Fare Increases & Dynamic Pricing

  • Due to service disruptions, prices have surged under Amtrak’s dynamic pricing model.

  • Governor Hochul has publicly asked Amtrak to:

    • Pause surge pricing during construction.

    • Restore pre-pandemic levels of service.

🚨 Heads-up for travelers: Book early where possible; last-minute tickets may be significantly more expensive.

More info → Times Union


🚉 Station Experience & Amenities

3. Moynihan Train Hall – The New Hub

  • Located across from Penn Station, this is now the main terminal for Amtrak in NYC.

  • Offers spacious waiting areas, modern amenities, and better lighting.

  • Includes dining, a craft brewery, and eventually a planned walkway to the High Line park.

📍Good to know: All Amtrak intercity departures/arrivals use Moynihan Train Hall, not the old Penn Station concourse.

Learn about the station → Wikipedia


⚠️ What Travelers Should Watch For

 

  • Plan for delays: Tunnel work could cause bottlenecks, especially during peak hours.

  • Stay updated: Service alerts are posted on Amtrak.com.

  • Check seating availability in advance — especially for Empire Service and holiday travel.

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