
Amtrak Forced To Reduce Trains In Hudson Valley, Upstate New York
Some travelers will deal with daily 2-hour layovers.
Starting next month, Amtrak will be making changes to routes that'll impact travel from the Hudson Valley
Amtrak Forced To Reduce Service In Hudson Valley, Upstate New York
Multiple daily trips from the Hudson Valley to New York City will be eliminated Starting November 11 due to work that is planned for the East River Tunnel in New York City.
Amtrak confirmed riders will see a reduction in service by three daily roundtrip trains. This marks a 23 percent reduction in trips, according to the Empire State Passengers Association.
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“New York’s Hudson Valley Amtrak service already sells out every Friday and Sunday and frequently on Thursdays and Saturdays,” ESPA President Gary Prophet said. “It is imperative that Amtrak lengthen the remaining trains as partial mitigation for the frequency reductions.”
Trains From Albany To New York City Eliminated
Because of construction, there's a limit on the number of Amtrak trains that can travel in that area.
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Trains that are currently running from Albany to New York City, one each in the morning, afternoon and evening will be eliminated on Nov. 11, according to Mass Transit.
Two trains from Albany to New York City will be combined. The change will result in an almost 2-hour layover at the Rensselaer station for some passengers, News 10 reports.
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Officials say repair work is needed to modernize the 114-year-old tunnel tubes, which were damaged by floodwaters during Superstorm Sandy in 2012.
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Amtrak says it's working to limit any service impacts and will communicate any changes in advance.
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