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Kathy Hochul: “The Empire Service carries about 2 million riders every…”

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Gov. Kathy Hochul Announces Rail Service Expansions In New York

Published | Video Starts at 00:56

And as you continue on north, you're speeding along this magnificent river, places filled with incredible history, and then all of a sudden, you're in The Empire Service carries about 2 million riders every year. The Empire Service is an important part of our states and an artery that connects New York City and Albany. But this past spring, the Amtrak had to begin long overdue repairs to the East River Tunnel. (00:56–01:01)

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Asserts that the Empire Service train line transports approximately 2 million passengers annually.

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