Ride with Trains.com staffer Ben Lake as he enjoys the charm of regional passenger rail services through a scenic journey aboard an Amtrak Empire Service train. Departing from Penn Station in New York City, the train meanders along the Hudson River to Albany, N.Y., offering glimpses of iconic landmarks like the George Washington Bridge. Explore the comfort of Business Class, complete with spacious seating, a cafe, and free Wi-Fi. Finally, you’ll discover the historic Utica Union Station, a relic from America’s railroad heritage, showcasing a barber shop and restaurant.
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Thank you for sharing images of the beautiful Hudson and Mohawk Valleys of New York. And glad that the most beautiful bridge of all – the Bear Mountain – gets a snippet of coverage at the very end of the video. The routes from NYPenn to Albany and on to Utica, and also northward to Montreal and Burlington, are some of the most beautiful anywhere.