{"id":38517,"date":"2023-04-11T09:46:28","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T13:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/?p=38517"},"modified":"2023-04-12T15:56:40","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T19:56:40","slug":"amtrak-via-rail-canada-open-train-line-from-nyc-montreal-includes-saratoga-stop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/2023\/04\/amtrak-via-rail-canada-open-train-line-from-nyc-montreal-includes-saratoga-stop\/","title":{"rendered":"Amtrak, Via Rail Canada Open Train Line From NYC &#8211; Montreal; Includes Saratoga Stop"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_38518\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38518\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/04\/amtrak-line-h.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/04\/amtrak-line-h.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/48\/2023\/04\/amtrak-line-h-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38518\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amtrak, VIA Rail Canada resumed service from New York City to Montreal on April 3.<br \/>Courtesy Amtrak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Amtrak, in conjunction with VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail),<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>the state Department of Transportation and other federal agencies, resumed train service between New York City and Montreal via the Adirondack train on Monday, April 3.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It includes a stop in Saratoga Springs.<\/p>\n<p>This milestone marks the return of all Amtrak and VIA Rail cross border service between the United States and Canada for the first time since 2020 and aligns with the growing demand of train travel in both countries.<\/p>\n<p>Northbound Adirondack trains will depart Moynihan Train Hall at New York Penn Station at 8:41 a.m. and arrive in Canada\u2019s Gare Centrale\/Central Station in Montreal at 8:16 p.m., with southbound Adirondack trains departing Montreal at 11:10 a.m. and arriving at NYP at 10:15 p.m. Additional popular destinations on the Adirondack besides Saratoga Springs and Schenectady.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe return of the Adirondack promotes one of many rail initiatives benefiting and connecting American and Canadian travelers and residents,\u201d said Amtrak President Roger Harris. \u201cWe are proud to partner with NYSDOT and VIA Rail and thank Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, and Congresswoman Stefanik for championing the Adirondack\u2019s return, as well as their shared commitment with Amtrak to bring more trains to more places and more people as we enter a new era of rail.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"\"><b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s2\"><!--more--><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span>\u201cVIA Rail is excited to collaborate with AMTRAK to offer the return of this popular service for our customers on both sides of the border,\u201d said Rita Toporowski, VIA Rail\u2019s chief customer officer. \u201cThe return of the Adirondack for the first time since 2020 is another indication that Canadians and Americans are excited to travel again, and increasingly choosing to do so by train. We welcome our customers back and are happy to provide them connections through Montreal to all our VIA Rail trains serving Canadian communities from coast to coast.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cultural riches and natural beauty along the Adirondack train route amount to an experience that is unlike anything else in the world, and it highlights the importance of this service \u2013 making it easy and fun for travelers to be able to enjoy the unique treasures of the Empire State,\u201d said DOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez. \u201cWe are pleased to work with our partners at Amtrak on the reopening of this vital connection between New York City and Montreal, and commend them for their ongoing commitment to providing reliable, safe passenger rail service to the beautiful destinations across New York state and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>New York State and Montreal travelers and visitors can expect the same amenities onboard the Adirondack as they do on most Amtrak trains, including free Wi-Fi, the freedom to use phones and electronic devices at all times (no \u201cairplane mode\u201d), the ability to travel with small pets within the US, a caf\u00e9 car, large spacious seats with ample leg room and no middle seat.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the standard entry documentation requirements, the Canadian and United States governments have several additional requirements must follow for entry into Canada and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Adirondack route, visit www.amtrak.com\/adirondack-train.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amtrak, in conjunction with VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail),\u00a0 the state Department of Transportation and other federal agencies, resumed train service between New York City and Montreal via the Adirondack train on Monday, April 3.\u00a0 It includes a stop in Saratoga Springs. 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