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On our ESPA website has a short obituary up for Ray Hessinger (1967-2026) Director of the Rail Bureau at NYSDOT that includes links to videos of Ray, including at the Syracuse Passenger Rail Symposium held last November.
www.esparail.org/news/ny-stat...
#empirecorridor #passengerail #nysdot
November 4, 2026 at 4:48 PM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Photos of the ongoing construction of a new High-Level Platform and associated improvements, primarily sometime new track and turnouts, taken on the evening of Friday, November 6th 2026. #saratogasprings #amtrak #passengerrail #station #empirecorridor
November 7, 2026 at 2:34 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Aisha Adam Bechir, President of the SUNY Student Assembly interviews Bruce Becker, President of the Empire State Passengers Foundation at the at the 'Improving Passenger Rail in the Empire Corridor' symposium. #empirecorridor #passengerrail #UpstateNY #SUNY #trains #college
October 22, 2026 at 1:27 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Aisha Adam Bechir, President of the SUNY Student Assembly interviews Bruce Becker, President of the Empire State Passengers Foundation at the at the 'Improving Passenger Rail in the Empire Corridor' symposium.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fml-...
#empirecorridor #passengerail #college #suny #ub
Aisha Adam Bechir interviews Bruce Becker of the Empire State Passengers Foundation
YouTube video by DSM Works
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October 21, 2026 at 4:03 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Panel Discussion: "Unlocking Rail Opportunities Across the Empire State: Students, Recreation, and Jobs" at the 'Improving Passenger Rail in the Empire Corridor' symposium held in Rochester, NY 🏙️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpgv...
#empirecorridor #passengerail #upstateny #amtrak
Panel Discussion | Unlocking Rail Opportunities Across the Empire State Students, Recreation, & Jobs
YouTube video by DSM Works
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October 18, 2026 at 11:41 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Presentation on the Transit Costs Project's 'Momentum' report by Zhexuan Franklin Tang from the NYU Marron Institute at the 'Improving Passenger Rail in the Empire Corridor' symposium held in Rochester NY
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsi7...
#momentum #passengerail #empirecorridor
'Momentum' at the 'Improving Passenger Rail in the Empire Corridor' Symposium
YouTube video by DSM Works
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October 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
NYS Senator Jeremy Cooney answering questions at the 'Improving Passenger Rail in the Empire Corridor' symposium held in Rochester, NY on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8qq...
#empirecorridor #passengerrail #rochesterny #upstateny
NYS Senator Jeremy Cooney at the 'Improving Passenger Rail in the Empire Corridor' Symposium
YouTube video by DSM Works
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October 13, 2026 at 3:48 AM
jaebrazen.bsky.social
I really wish NY had a Shinkansen along the Empire Corridor! It would connect the poor economies to the rich economies.

Also great for tourism! #highspeedrail #hsr #empirecorridor
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The Astonishing Specs of Japan's Bullet Train...
YouTube video by Megaprojects
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March 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
prrsignal.bsky.social
The Position Light: Amtrak Empire Corridor Status Report http://position-light.blogspot.com/2017/02/amtrak-empire-corridor-status-report.html?spref=tw #EmpireCorridor #NYCentral
November 23, 2024 at 2:58 PM
prrsignal.bsky.social
Jersey Mike's Rail Adventures: 09-01-16 PHOTOS: Schenectady Interlockings http://prr4ever.blogspot.com/2013/09/09-01-16-photos-schenectady.html?spref=tw #EmpireCorridor
November 23, 2024 at 4:16 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Amtrak's 'Ethan Allen' at CP33 off Route 50 and Northline Road 🌳
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4MG...
#amtrak #empirecorridor #ethanallen
Amtrak's 'Ethan Allen' at CP33 off Route 50 and Northline Road
YouTube video by DSM Works
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May 16, 2026 at 11:21 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
New website dedicated to the history of the Amtrak Turboliners, which operated about three decades in the Midwest and Upstate NY.
turbolinermemories.com
#empirecorridor #trains #amtrak #history
May 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Amtrak thanks to a Federal Railroad Administration grant is spending $12.5 million (part of Amtrak's ADA Stations Program) to construct new platform and improve accessibility at Saratoga Springs station.
#saratoga #amtrak #station #empirecorridor
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Amtrak Continues Improvement Work at Saratoga Springs Station - Amtrak Media
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May 13, 2026 at 4:59 PM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
As part of updating the Empire Corridor Service Development Plan, it will be modified for phased implementation of the proposed program—this being the most exciting news to come out of the Syracuse Passenger Rail Symposium. #empirecorridor #upstate #amtrak
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMmJ...
Empire Corridor | Phased Implementation of the Service Development Plan
YouTube video by DSM Works
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March 14, 2026 at 4:28 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Construction is ongoing (March 2026) on the $634.8 million project to replace the Livingston Avenue Bridge, replacing the existing Civil War-era rail bridge spanning the Hudson River between the Albany and Rensselaer. #livingstonavebridge #empirecorridor #amtrak
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeMX...
Livingston Avenue Rail Bridge Replacement Construction | March 2026
YouTube video by DSM Works
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March 10, 2026 at 4:24 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Photos taken on Monday, March 9th, of ongoing construction on the replacement span for the Livingston Ave Bridge across the Hudson River between Albany and Rensselaer. The bridge is a vital piece of infrastructure for Amtrak's Empire Corridor. #livingstonavebridge #empirecorridor #amtrak
March 10, 2026 at 4:22 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Syracuse Bus & Rail Station B-Roll | Nov 2025 🍂
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHxA...
#empirecorridor #amtrak #syracuse
Syracuse Bus & Rail Station B-Roll | Nov 2025
YouTube video by DSM Works
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November 25, 2025 at 4:40 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Lake Shore Limited at Lock E13 | Nov 2025 🍂
#Amtrak #LakeShoreLimited #EmpireCorridor
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Lake Shore Limited at Lock E13 | Nov 2025
YouTube video by bjturon
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November 25, 2025 at 1:54 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Penn Station transformation more likely than ever. Amtrak Special Advisor Andy, the former MTA chief nicknamed "Train Daddy" by riders, is back in New York with a new role and mission: to rebuild Penn Station.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHZZ...
#pennstation #passengerrail #empirecorridor
Andy Byford discusses Penn Station overhaul plans
YouTube video by CBS New York
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November 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
A public outreach video on the 'Empire Corridor Service Development Plan' — hopefully this will help inform the public about this pragmatic plan to upgrade intercity passenger rail service in Upstate NY.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSNP...
#empirecorridor #passengerrail #upstateny #amtrak
Building an Express Track for the Empire Corridor | Short Version
YouTube video by DSM Works Media
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November 18, 2025 at 5:17 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Join us for ‘Improving Passenger Rail In The Empire Corridor' (Wednesday, 19 November 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm) a one-day symposium to learn about New York State’s passenger rail improvement initiatives. esparail.org/events/new-y... #passengerrail #syracuse #empirecorridor #amtrak
November 16, 2025 at 6:46 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Views of the Livingston Ave Bridge with ongoing construction of new rail bridge across the Hudson River #EmpireCorridor #Railroad
October 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Some views of Rensselaer from Early October...
#EmpireCorridor #Amtrak #Rensselaer #Railroad
October 23, 2025 at 12:13 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Train Time at Utica Union Station | Eastbound Amtrak 'Empire Service' train at Utica Union Station on a Friday afternoon in August 2025
#Amtrak #EmpireCorridor #Utica www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnMC...
Train Time at Utica Union Station
YouTube video by DSM Works Media
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September 25, 2025 at 2:09 AM
benjaminturon.bsky.social
Over the past few weeks, several people have asked how Empire Corridor sellouts (due to service reductions due to East River Tunnel reconstruction work) compares to other Amtrak corridors... www.facebook.com/share/p/1AWP...
#EmpireCorridor #Amtrak #EastRiverTunnels
May 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM