Maple Leaf and Empire Service: Track Work Affects Trains 63 and 245 between New York and Albany

Effective on Select Dates in May 2013

Bridge work being performed by Amtrak will affect Empire Service Train 245 and Maple Leaf Train 63, as shown below.

Fridays, May 3 and 24 - Empire Service Train 245

On May 3 and May 24, Train 245 will be canceled in its entirety. There will be no alternate transportation offered. Passengers planning travel during this period may contact Amtrak to inquire about other train service options.

Saturdays, May 4 and 25 - Maple Leaf Service Train 63

On May 4 and May 25, Train 63 will depart New York and all intermediate stops between New York and Albany one hour later than times shown in Amtrak timetables. The revised schedule is shown on Amtrak.com.

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Transfers in Boston to Downeaster and Other Amtrak Trains

Amtrak Downeaster trains arrive and depart at Boston North Station, located at 126 Legends Way (at Causeway Street). All other Boston-area Amtrak trains arrive at and depart from Boston South Station (at the corner of Summer Street and Atlantic Avenue) and Boston Back Bay Station (at 145 Dartmouth Street).

Passengers connecting between Downeaster trains and train service from Boston South Station or Boston Back Bay Station must make their own travel arrangements between the stations. Connections are not guaranteed¹

Transferring by Taxi

Passengers using Boston South Station will be best served by taxi service when transferring between stations. Boston South Station offers a greater variety of services and amenities than Boston Back Bay Station, including ticketing, baggage and accessibility assistance, as well as checked baggage service for select Amtrak trains.

Transferring by Subway

Passengers using Back Bay Station will find Boston’s subway service very convenient when transferring between stations. The MBTA Orange Line serves Back Bay Station and North Station directly. The ride normally takes less than 15 minutes, however, passengers should allow 45 minutes travel time when connecting between Orange Line Stations on the MBTA. Boston’s Orange Line is completely accessible at all stations. Passengers with mobility-impairments may find this alternative suitable to their needs.

This information may change without notice. Please contact 1-800-USA-RAIL for more information.

¹In the event of a missed connection, passengers will be reaccommodated on the next available train. If there are no more departures available on the same day on which to be reaccomodated, passengers will be responsible for arranging and paying for their own overnight lodging.