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Save on Travel with the Empire Service Rails to Recovery Program

Amtrak and Voices of Hope of the Capital Region, along with New York State Department of Transportation, have partnered to bring you the Empire Service Rails to Recovery program. Benefit from a free companion fare for travel within New York on select routes to receive treatments for a life-threatening illness.

While bringing you one step closer to recovery, Amtrak also brings convenience and relaxing travel to select destinations throughout the state of New York. And since it's good on the Adirondack, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express and the Maple Leaf, we can bring you just about anywhere in the state.

In order to ensure the integrity of this program, Amtrak and/or the participating agencies of Voices of Hope reserve the right to decline this discount to customers who do not meet the requirements of this program.

  • Exclusively available at Amtrak.com via www.voicesofthecapitalregion.org.
  • Valid for travel within the State of New York only.
  • Valid for travel on the Adirondack, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, and Maple Leaf trains only.  
  • Valid for one (1) free companion rail fare with the purchase of one (1) regular (full) adult rail fare.
  • Advanced reservation required a minimum of three (3) days prior to departure.
  • Blackout dates:
    • February 17, 2023
    • February 20, 2023
    • April 7, 2023
    • April 10, 2023
    • May 26, 2023
    • June 16, 2023
    • June 19, 2023
    • September 1, 2023
    • September 4, 2023
    • November 21-22, 2023
    • November 25-27, 2023
    • December 22-24, 2023
    • December 29, 2023 - January 1, 2024
    • February 16, 2024
    • February 19, 2024
    • March 29, 2024
    • April 1, 2024
    • May 27, 2024
    • July 4-5, 2024
    • August 30, 2024
    • September 2, 2024
    • November 26-27, 2024
    • November 30, 2024 - December 2, 2024
    • December 23- 24, 2024
    • December 26 -27, 2024
    • December 30-31, 2024 
  • Valid for coach seating only.
  • The free companion and full fare passenger must travel together on the same itinerary and have tickets issued together.
  • Not combinable with any other discount offer.
  • Seating is limited & may not be available on all trains at all times.
  • Fares are subject to availability.
  • Subject to any restrictions, blackouts, and refund rules that apply to the type of fare purchased.
  • Routes and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Once travel has begun, no changes to the itinerary are permitted.
  • Other restrictions may apply.