The latest 2024/2025 version of New York By Rail has been released by Content Studio New York to mark its historic 20th anniversary. This special edition celebrates two decades of serving train enthusiasts and features a rich collection of travel plans, exclusive promotions from Amtrak, and detailed guides to dining, accommodations, and attractions across nine regions in New York State, Vermont, and Canada accessible by Amtrak’s Adirondack, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, and Maple Leaf routes. It also includes a unique segment showcasing the top 20 theaters, dining spots, resorts, bars, scenic train views, interesting Amtrak trivia, and more.
This edition is enriched with personal messages from Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner and Marie Therese Dominguez, Commissioner of the New York State DOT. It features insightful interviews with long-serving Amtrak conductors and highlights significant historical sites such as Harriet Tubman’s Underground Railroad routes in New York. Additionally, it includes a comprehensive calendar of significant local events situated along Amtrak’s routes, as well as a detailed map and guide to the services available at 37 Amtrak stations and associated bus connections.
Behind the scenes, the publication team at New York By Rail boasts over a hundred years of collective experience in magazine and media production. Led by Thomas Martinelli, the founder and CEO with extensive background in lifestyle and travel publishing, along with Richard Pérez-Feria, an acclaimed editor-in-chief, and Kathleen Gates, co-founder of Gates Sisters Studio in New York City. The eye-catching cover art for this edition is crafted by Michael Crampton, created exclusively for New York By Rail.
Since its inception in 2004, New York By Rail has been an annual fixture, except for a hiatus in 2021 due to the pandemic. The publication distributes 75,000 copies through various outlets including Amtrak stations, tourist centers, airports, and hotels, supplemented by direct mail and digital distribution. The magazine is available in digital format at NewYorkByRail.com, a comprehensive online resource offering current travel tips, event listings, discounts, and travel packages for planning trips via Amtrak.
“New York By Rail is proud to partner with Amtrak for 20 years to publish an indispensable resource to planning an Amtrak getaway,” said Thomas Martinelli, publisher of New York By Rail. “We hope this invaluable travel guide will continue to inspire more people to discover all the destinations Amtrak can take you throughout New York, Vermont and Canada.”
Additionally, New York By Rail has consistently been recognized for its excellence, securing the APEX award for publication quality for 14 straight years, a testament to its impact and prestige in the travel and media industries.
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