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	UTU: News
		ALBANY- Since opening its doors a year ago, the $53.1 million Rensselaer Rail Station has established itself as a distinctive gateway for Capital Region rail travelers, according to the Albany Times Union.
		Despite concerns immediately before the station opened that the revenue, which includes lease payments from Amtrak and other tenants, might not cover operating costs, Basile said it is running in the black.
		Patrons who like the station mention the elevated platforms, which mean they no longer must scramble over tracks and hoist their baggage up into the cars.
	www.utu.org /worksite/detail_news.cfm?ArticleID=9186

	FORUM East
		It is also less than two miles from the Albany International Airport and the Desmond hotel provides a courtesy van to and from the airport, and FORUM provides transportation to and from the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak station and the hotel.
		in Poughkeepsie, NY, which is centrally located for our service area.
		The Desmond hotel is a first-class facility and is located on the Interstate 87 corridor.
	www.esc.edu /ESConline/Across_ESC/forum.nsf/byid/F6C8A8F19086C4D885256C21007E5805

	Steve's Railroad Pages, Local Information
		Amtrak maintains a major maintenance facility in Rensselaer, directly across the Hudson River from the city of Albany.
		The Amtrak stationmaster is on 160.800, as is the CSXT Hudson dispatcher and the CSXT LAB Interlocking operator.
		South of the Amtrak station are the buildings of the General Electric Company.
	members.localnet.com /~docsteve/railroad/local.htm

	New York Central Hudson Division
		I follow the rats maize of concrete past the new Norstar bank headquarters (previously known as Albany Union Station), over the Delaware and Hudson “main” and the Hudson River to the Amtrak Rensselaer station where at least 200 cars are occupying the huge parking lot.
		Like most Amtrak stations, it is a modern, sterile building with all of four tracks.
		It is vastly different from Brewster which is a quaint old station located in the heart of a small suburban town.
	www.rosshorwood.com /RailSiteLinksFiles/hudson.htm

	Going mobile in the mid-Hudson
		Amtrak also offers rail service from Poughkeepsie north to Rhinecliff, Hudson, Albany-Rensselaer and Schenectady.
		Station platforms at New Hamburg and Poughkeepsie have been renovated under a separate $19 million project at six upper Hudson stops.
		Shortline's Dutchess County terminals are located at Sub City, 246 Main Mall in the City of Poughkeepsie; Chestnut Mobil on Route 9 in the Town of Poughkeepsie; McShagel's, in the Ames Plaza on Route 52, in Fishkill; and Arlington Getty Service Station, 813 Main St. in the City of Poughkeepsie.
	www.enjoyhv.com /fe/Information/stories/in_going_mobile_in_the_mid-hudson.asp

	Hotels in Rensselaer New York - Econo Lodge Downtown
		Minutes from Downtown Albany, Pepsi Arena, Amtrak Station, Greyhound Bus Depot.
		2m Se Local Taxi Service 1m N Cota Bus Line 2m E Greyhound Bus 2m Se Amtrak/Train Station
	www.onetravelsource.com /10200633.html

	New York Central Hudson Division
		I follow the rats maize of concrete past the new Norstar bank headquarters (previously known as Albany Union Station), over the Delaware and Hudson “main” and the Hudson River to the Amtrak Rensselaer station where at least 200 cars are occupying the huge parking lot.
		There were trains which ran DeWitt - Schenectady - Albany-Rensselaer-Troy, and they could have handled the car for pickup at Rensselaer.
		Like all stations on this line, it has been rebuilt as a high-platform station.
	www.rosshorwood.com /RailSiteLinksFiles/hudson.htm

	NYCD All Entries: Capital District, New York, USA
		Amtrak : Amtrak passenger train service; from station at city of Rensselaer, across the river from Albany; trains include Adirondack, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf
		Port : Port of Albany/ Rensselaer; on the Hudson River, a navigable year-round waterway with a draft of 9.75 meters; accommodates ships with overall lengths of up to 229 meters, maximum beam of 33.5 meters, and a maximum air draft of 41 meters; port, cargo handling facilities
		Airport ALB : Albany International Airport; major air center for the Capital Region, Northeastern New York and Western New England
	www.december.com /places/nycd/all.html

	RAILROAD.NET :: View topic - Trip Report 6-24-04/7-5-04 (with video)
		Empire Service - Albany/Rensselaer - New York Penn Station
		He was fascinated about the Albany to New York Amtrak service and asked me if I had an Amtrak schedule with me (which I didn't).
		Amtrak recommends that you connect to north station via the orange line from Back Bay Station.
	www.railroad.net /forums/viewtopic.php?t=4260&start=0

	Amtrak adds special cars for racing season - 2003-07-21
		Service to Albany/Rensselaer will be provided aboard Amtrak train 61, the northbound Maple Leaf, which departs New York Penn Station at 7:15 a.m., Yonkers at 7:39 a.m., Croton-Harmon at 7:58 a.m., Poughkeepsie at 8:42 a.m., Rhinecliff at 8:57 a.m.
		Amtrak will add special cars to trains running through Saratoga Springs, N.Y. on Saturdays and Sundays during the Saratoga Meet racing season to bring downstate racing patrons upstate.
		Beginning July 26, dedicated cars will be added to the Maple leaf trains that run to Albany from New York City.
	jacksonville.bizjournals.com /albany/stories/2003/07/21/daily18.html

	Intermodal Passenger Terminal Facilities Project Summaries
		The station that serves Albany is one of the 10 busiest Amtrak stations in the country.
		The CDTA is undertaking a land-use study of the area surrounding the Rensselaer Amtrak station.
		Train Station Project Location: Greensburg, Pennsylvania Description: The train station is located in downtown Greensburg and has been vacant for 15 years although, Amtrak continues to use the location as a stop.
	www.bts.gov /smart/cat/278.html

	Ride between Albany and New York on the New York Central Hudson Division with the author and learn some fascinating facts about this historic rail route
		I follow the rats maize of concrete past the new Norstar bank headquarters (previously known as Albany Union Station), over the Delaware and Hudson “main” and the Hudson River to the Amtrak Rensselaer station where at least 200 cars are occupying the huge parking lot.
		After the Penn-Central merger, they found their way to the old New York Central Electric Division and are used now by both Amtrak and Metro-North to replace the electric locomotives that ran from Harmon to Grand Central.
		Since October 26, Albany-New York train times are the best ever, reflecting a huge investment by the State of New York.
	www.geocities.com /k_kinlock/hudson.htm (1971 words)

	Albany-New York bullet train - Wired New York Forum
		New York pays about $4.2 million a year for the New York-Montreal Adirondack, spent over $70 million to rebuild RTL-III Turboliners, and gave $24 million for the new Albany-Rensselaer station.
		ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The state should withhold more than $1 million in a contract to build faster trains for the troubled Amtrak rail system because the spending wasn't properly documented, a state audit released Tuesday stated.
		The New York-Pittsburgh Pennsylvanian, which posted the highest year-to-year ridership gain of any Amtrak train (once it was retimed for passengers instead of mail), has been eliminated, because Amtrak dropped mail and express.
	www.wirednewyork.com /forum/showthread.php?t=5321 (2860 words)

	Amtrak Photos
		F40 356 and FL9 486 side by side at the Albany-Rensselaer Station.
		Lake Shore Ltd. and the Empire State Express at the Syracuse, NY station at the same time!
		Wilmington, Delaware Yard - showing E60s, an AEM7, and FL9 487.
	www.trainweb.org /mdamtrak199/amtpics.html (2860 words)

	Railways in the Niagara Region - Photos - Rensselaer, New York
		Description: The Seal of the State of New York on the side of Amtrak #2135, one of the TurboTrain sets currently being refurbished at the shops near the Albany-Rensselaer station.
		Description: One of the old Amtrak TurboTrain sets currently being refurbished at the shops near the Albany-Rensselaer station.
		Description: Side shot of Amtrak #2135, one of the TurboTrain sets currently being refurbished at the shops near the Albany-Rensselaer station.
	niagara.railfan.net /photos/us-ny-rensselaerp01.htm (2860 words)

	Lake Shore Limited Route Guide (old)
		It is also the site of the nation's oldest fort, Fort Crailo, which is where a visiting British surgeon wrote the song, "Yankee Doodle Dandy." Just before entering the station, The Lake Shore Limited passes Amtrak's Albany-Rensselaer maintenance facility, servicing the sleek and futuristic Turboliner fleet.
		Those passengers traveling to Boston aboard The Lake Shore Limited will part from the New York route at ALbany-Rensselaer.
		The Boston section of the Lake Shore Limited travels through the Berkshires, and across the countryside of Massachusetts, after leaving the New York section of Albany.
	www.trainweb.com /routes/route_48/rg_48old.htm (2860 words)

	NYCD Transport: Capital District offers a variety of transit options--Capital District, New York, USA
		Amtrak: Amtrak passenger train service; from station at city of Rensselaer, across the river from Albany; trains include Adirondack, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf
		Port : Port of Albany / Rensselaer; on the Hudson River, a navigable year-round waterway with a draft of 9.75 meters; accommodates ships with overall lengths of up to 229 meters, maximum beam of 33.5 meters, and a maximum air draft of 41 meters; port, cargo handling facilities
		Airport ALB : Albany International Airport; major air center for the Capital Region, Northeastern New York and Western New England
	www.december.com /places/nycd/transport.html (2860 words)

	NYCD Transport: Capital District offers a variety of transit options--Capital District, New York, USA
		Amtrak: Amtrak passenger train service; from station at city of Rensselaer, across the river from Albany; trains include Adirondack, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf
		Port: Port of Albany/ Rensselaer; on the Hudson River, a navigable year-round waterway with a draft of 9.75 meters; accommodates ships with overall lengths of up to 229 meters, maximum beam of 33.5 meters, and a maximum air draft of 41 meters; port, cargo handling facilities
		CDTA: Capital District Transportation Authority; public bus transit system; regular route buses, shuttle buses, and paratransit service
	www.december.com /places/nycd/transport.html (310 words)

	NYCD All Entries: Capital District, New York, USA
		Amtrak: Amtrak passenger train service; from station at city of Rensselaer, across the river from Albany; trains include Adirondack, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Lake Shore Limited, Maple Leaf
		Port: Port of Albany / Rensselaer; on the Hudson River, a navigable year-round waterway with a draft of 9.75 meters; accommodates ships with overall lengths of up to 229 meters, maximum beam of 33.5 meters, and a maximum air draft of 41 meters; port, cargo handling facilities
		Teacher: Greater Capital Region Teacher Center; Professional development for teachers...
	www.december.com /places/nycd/all.html (310 words)

	Old Songs Festival - How to get there
		The Amtrak station is across the river from Albany in Rensselaer (16 miles from Altamont).
		Taxi fare from Albany to Altamont is approximately $25 - $31.
		Altamont is located approximately 10 miles west of Albany, NY.
	www.oldsongs.org /festival/directions.htm (310 words)

	Intermodal Passenger Terminal Facilities Project Summaries
		The CDTA is undertaking a land-use study of the area surrounding the Rensselaer Amtrak station.
		The station area design will be compatible with regional transportation objectives including improved access to the station from the street network, accommodation of pedestrian, transit, and taxi users, and capability of some intercity bus trips originating or terminating at the station.
		The Albany/Schenectady/Troy regional area is a marginal nonattainment area for ozone.
	www.bts.gov /ntl/DOCS/278.html (310 words)

	Visit Chinatown, New York
		The Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak train station (525 East St., Rensselaer) is located about 15 minutes away from the University.
		To get to Chinatown from the University you would need to take New York State ThruwayS/I-87 S to New York City.
		It normally takes anywhere from 2 and 45 minutes to 3 and a ½ hours, but can be much longer depending on traffic.
	www.albany.edu /~ml5738/isp361/directions.html (204 words)

	Visit: The best way to learn more about Bennington
		Train: The nearest train station is in Albany-Rensselaer and is served by Amtrak.
		Bus: The nearest bus station for Greyhound and Vermont Transit Lines is in downtown Bennington.
		Spectacular view of Vermont's mountain landscapes--nestled at the foot of the Taconic Mountains and overlooking the Green Mountains.
	www.bennington.edu /visit/main.htm (1808 words)

	Albany Office
		The Albany-Rensselaer Station in nearby Rensselear, New York, is served by 10 daily Amtrak (1.800.USA.RAIL) trains from Penn Station in New York City—the Maple Leaf, Adirondack, Empire Service, and the Ethan Allen Express.
		The ICF Consulting office is located approximately 3 miles ahead on the right, between the Western Diner and a Rite Aid.
		The office is located approximately 3 miles ahead on the right, between the Western Diner and a Rite Aid.
	www.icfconsulting.com /Locations/loc-albany.asp (504 words)

	FRIENDS OF AMTRAK PHOTO GALLERY PAGE NINETEEN
		A switcher with a string of mail and express cars, and the Chicago bound Lake Shore Limited, in the Albany-Rensselaer, station.
		On the left is Canadian Pacific Train #8, a run from Sault St. Marie, Ontario, on to Sudbury and Montreal, photographed in late May, 1963.
		On the right a VIA Calgary-South Edmonton local, photographed at Red Deer in the winter of 1984.
	www.trainweb.org /crocon/goodenow/photos19.html (512 words)

	National Railway Historical Society - Video Library - Titles Beginning with 1-9,A - F
		Pentrex takes the viewer from Penn Station, New York, north to Albany-Rensselaer on a tour of Metro-North and Amtrak’s route along the east shore of the Hudson River.
		View EMD F units, E units and the famed Alco PA’s on this tape, with a twilight glimpse of steam, and even some cab rides.
		Both in-cab views from an EMD FL9 diesel and trackside sequences are shown in this exciting and beautiful trip.
	www.nrhs.com /avlib/vi-1-9a-f.htm (5444 words)

	Steve's Railroad Pages, Comprehensive Radio Frequency Information
		freq AAR comments 160.860 [50] CSX (ex-CR) switching (S Philly Yd) 161.070 [64] CSX (ex-CR) road (Philly disp) 160.530 [28] CSX switching 160.230 [08] CSX road (AV disp) 160.875 [51] CSX PD 160.590 [32] DandH switching 160.425 [21] Amtrak: 30th Street Station area 160.650 [36]
		freq AAR comments: see codes at bottom 160.455 [23] (r) Amt : shop (Rensselaer) 156.650 [--] (o) CSX (ex-CR): LAB, Albany/Rensselear harbor maritime users "channel 13" 161.100 [66] (c) DandH : North System (road N. of Central Bridge; Kenwood and Mohawk yards; E. Bing.
		2 (road)]; MN shop 160.980 [58] (r) CSX River Subdivision [ex-CR chan.
	members.localnet.com /~docsteve/railroad/scanfreq.htm (5444 words)

	Steve's Railroad Pages, Comprehensive Radio Frequency Information
		freq AAR comments 160.860 [50] CSX (ex-CR) switching (S Philly Yd) 161.070 [64] CSX (ex-CR) road (Philly disp) 160.530 [28] CSX switching 160.230 [08] CSX road (AV disp) 160.875 [51] CSX PD 160.590 [32] DandH switching 160.425 [21] Amtrak: 30th Street Station area 160.650 [36]
		freq AAR comments: see codes at bottom 160.455 [23] (r) Amt: shop (Rensselaer) 156.650 [--] (o) CSX (ex-CR): LAB, Albany/Rensselear harbor maritime users "channel 13" 161.100 [66] (c) DandH: North System (road N. of Central Bridge; Kenwood and Mohawk yards; E. Bing.
		2 (road)]; MN shop 160.980 [58] (r) CSX River Subdivision [ex-CR chan.
	members.localnet.com /~docsteve/railroad/scanfreq.htm (5444 words)

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