Railroad Stations and Yards
The Capital Region has played a significant role in the development of rail transportation in New York State and the Northeast. From major passenger hubs and historic depots to active freight yards and preserved rail landmarks, these sites reflect the region’s long connection to rail commerce, industry, and travel.
Passenger Rail Stations (Active & Historic)
Albany-Rensselaer Rail Station
Rensselaer, NY
The primary passenger rail hub for the Capital Region, serving Amtrak’s Empire Corridor and long-distance routes. Opened in 2002, it replaced the historic Albany Union Station and handles the majority of intercity rail traffic for the region.
Schenectady Amtrak Station
Schenectady, NY
A modern passenger station serving Empire Service, Adirondack, and Maple Leaf routes. The station reflects Schenectady’s historic role as a major railroad and manufacturing center.
Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
Saratoga Springs, NY
A key passenger stop supporting both tourism and commuter travel, with a long history tied to Saratoga’s resort and racing economy.
Hudson Amtrak Station
Hudson, NY
Located just south of the Capital Region, this station is an important Empire Corridor stop and a popular gateway to the Hudson Valley.
Historic Stations & Railroad Buildings
Albany Union Station
Albany, NY
Opened in 1900 and once one of the busiest rail terminals in the Northeast. Though no longer used for passenger service, the Beaux-Arts building remains a major architectural landmark.
Delaware and Hudson Railway Building
Albany, NY
Former headquarters of the Delaware & Hudson Railway, reflecting Albany’s importance in regional and international rail operations during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Boston and Albany Railroad Station
Troy, NY
A historic rail station tied to Troy’s industrial peak and its role as a transportation and manufacturing hub.
Freight Rail Yards & Infrastructure
Selkirk Yard
Selkirk, NY
One of the largest freight classification yards in the eastern United States. Operated by CSX Transportation, Selkirk Yard is a critical node for freight rail traffic across the Northeast.
Kenwood Yard
Albany, NY
An active rail yard supporting freight operations along the Hudson River corridor.
Voorheesville Rail Yard
Albany County
Part of regional freight and maintenance operations supporting rail lines west of Albany.
Rail Museums & Preserved Rail Sites
Schenectady Railroad Museum
Schenectady, NY
A small museum dedicated to the region’s rail heritage, highlighting Schenectady’s role in locomotive manufacturing and railroad innovation.
Historic Rensselaer Rail Corridor
Hudson River Valley
The rail corridor along the east side of the Hudson River remains one of the most historically significant and scenic rail routes in the Northeast.
Together, these stations, yards, and rail facilities illustrate how the Capital Region functioned—and continues to function—as a transportation crossroads linking New York City, western New York, New England, and Canada.