Introduction to the Amtrak Empire Service Train
Empire Service is an intercity rail service offered by Amtrak. It first started service in 1967. The Empire Service is responsible for taking over 1000000 passengers per year to their final destinations.
The Empire Service operates in New York State between Niagara Falls, New York, and New York City.
What to Expect on Amtrak Empire Service?
The Empire Service runs a total of 460 miles between its starting point, Niagara Falls, New York, and its point of termination, New York City.
This intercity rail travels at an average speed of 52 miles per hour. The overall trip from start to finish takes about 9 hours. The Empire Service runs 5 trips daily and 35 trips per week.
Accommodations provided by the Empire Service
Empire Service offers seating for 388 passengers.
The Empire Service provides food options in the cafe car.
What are the Major Stops on the Empire Service?
The Empire Service starts at Niagara Falls, New York, and terminates in New York City. In between, Empire Service makes the following stop at these major locations.
- Niagara Falls, New York – Niagara Falls Station. This is where the Empire Service service begins.
- Buffalo, New York – Buffalo Exchange Street Station
- Rochester, New York – Louise M Slaughter Rochester Station
- Syracuse, New York – William F Walsh Regional Transportation Center
- Schenectady, New York – Schenectady Train Station
- Rensselaer, New York – Rensselaer Rail Station
- Hudson, New York – Hudson Station
- Poughkeepsie, New York – Poughkeepsie Station
- Yonkers, New York – Yonkers Station
- New York City – New York Penn Station. This is where the Empire Service ends.
How Much Does it Cost to Ride on the Empire Service?
A typical fare onboard the Empire Service will cost you between $97.00 and $163.00, depending on which type of seat you decide to purchase.
