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New York State Fair station serves the
New York Central trains stopped at the fair beginning in the 19th century, but service was eventually discontinued. In 2001, the Empire State Passengers Association brokered talks between Amtrak and the New York State Fair Director about adding the Fair as an Amtrak stop, with positive response from both parties. After an agreement was reached with CSX, the Fair constructed a platform and cinderblock shelter, and Amtrak stopped at the 2002 fair. Approximately 1000 riders — most from Rochester — used the stop in 2002, taking advantage of half-price admission to the fair when arriving by train.
Ridership has remained constant at around 1,000 passengers using the stop at each fair. Most are from Rochester and Buffalo, as Amtrak schedules do not allow riders from the east to spend a full day at the fair, and
Amtrak - New York State Fair
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New York State Fair
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ground in Syracuse, New York
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. It is served by Amtrak
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''Empire Service
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'' and ''Maple Leaf
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'' trains while the fair is in operation. The station is located in the southwest corner of the fairgrounds, with a shuttle service to the central area. It consists of an unsheltered low island platform
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between two of the four tracks of the former New York Central Railroad
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Water Level Route
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four-track mainline, with a sheltered waiting area nearby. A mobile lift provides handicapped access.
History
New York Central trains stopped at the fair beginning in the 19th century, but service was eventually discontinued. In 2001, the Empire State Passengers Association brokered talks between Amtrak and the New York State Fair Director about adding the Fair as an Amtrak stop, with positive response from both parties. After an agreement was reached with CSX, the Fair constructed a platform and cinderblock shelter, and Amtrak stopped at the 2002 fair. Approximately 1000 riders — most from Rochester — used the stop in 2002, taking advantage of half-price admission to the fair when arriving by train.
Ridership has remained constant at around 1,000 passengers using the stop at each fair. Most are from Rochester and Buffalo, as Amtrak schedules do not allow riders from the east to spend a full day at the fair, and CENTRO
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runs buses from Syracuse with higher frequency and lower fares. In 2014, Governor Andrew Cuomo
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intervened when scheduling conflicts with CSX threatened service to the fair.
References
External links
*Amtrak - New York State Fair
* ttps://www.google.com/maps/@43.0724934,-76.2323189,3a,60y,112.03h,84.62t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1shKycuhfIf18F018xLv7Njg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Station on Google Maps Street View {{Authority control Amtrak stations in New York (state) Buildings and structures in Onondaga County, New York Transportation in Onondaga County, New York Railway stations in the United States opened in 2002 2002 establishments in New York (state)