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2023

Adirondack Railroad Announces a Halloween Train

Utica, NY – October 2025– The Adirondack Railroad has a Halloween Train scheduled on October 31, 2025, for an ideal date night on a spooktacular Beer & Wine Train. On Halloween night, watch the scenic countryside roll by while sipping the best wines and brews and enjoying entertainment by Jonah Ladd & the Sunset Band….

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October 28, 2025

Adirondack Railbike Adventures Launches Haunted Railbike Experience in Partnership with Local School

Utica, NY – Adirondack Railbike Adventures has announced a special Halloween-themed partnership with Adirondack Central School, launching haunted railbike rides on select October weekends. The spine-tingling fundraising event will take place on October 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th, with proceeds benefiting the school’s classes of 2026 and 2028. The haunted railbike experience offers guests a…

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September 24, 2025

Early Christmas in July with Savings on Polar Express™

Utica, NY – July 8, 2025 – Adirondack Railroad is bringing the joy of the holiday season early with its Christmas in July promotion, offering passengers $10.00 off tickets for The Polar Express™. Running from November 14 through December 21, 2025, this beloved train ride departs from Utica’s Union Station and takes guests on a…

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July 10, 2025

Fathers Ride Free on Father’s Day with Adirondack Railroad

Utica, NY – June 10, 2025 – This Father’s Day, the Adirondack Railroad is celebrating dads by offering free rides for Dad on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15th, 2025, with the purchase of a paid companion ticket. Families are invited to create unforgettable memories aboard two captivating excursions departing from Thendara Station in…

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June 10, 2025

All Aboard for Adirondack Railroad Mother’s Day Trains and Beer & Wine Series in 2025

Utica, NY – The Adirondack Railroad is helping celebrate Mom with “An Afternoon with Mom” luncheon and train rides on May 10th or May 11th. This one-of-a-kind experience is a three-hour round-trip ride on board an Adirondack Railroad vintage train from Utica’s Union Station to the historic Remsen Depot. Upon boarding, complimentary mimosas or sparkling…

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April 9, 2025

Polar Express™ Train Celebrates 21st Anniversary

Utica, NY – The magic of the Polar Express™ returns to the Adirondack Railroad for the 2025 season, and tickets for this one-of-a-kind train are on sale now. Tickets do sell fast, so to ensure accommodations on a specific date, book yours today. The Polar Express™ will run from November 14th through December 21st, departing…

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March 31, 2025

Adirondack Railroad Winter Trains Rolling in 2025

Utica, NY – The railroad announced it is offering some unique getaways that will help chase away the winter blues. According to the National Institutes of Health, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, you might feel blue around the winter holidays or get in a slump after the fun and festivities…

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February 6, 2025

Adirondack Railbike Adventures Gives Donation to Local School

Utica NY – Adirondack Railbike Adventures presented the Adirondack Central School classes of 2026 & 2028 each with a check for $2,450. The classes raised the money during the annual Haunted Railbike event that takes place every October. Amanda Hill, Director of Administration & Communications, and Al Heywood, Vice President attended the check presentation with…

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November 20, 2024

Adirondack Railroad Celebrates Veterans Day with Special Polar Express Train Offer

Utica, NY –– Adirondack Railroad is pleased to announce a special Veterans Day promotion for its popular Polar Express Train excursion. In recognition of the service and dedication of our nation’s veterans and active military personnel, the railroad is offering $5 off tickets on all Thursday Polar Express Train Rides to veterans, active military members,…

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November 4, 2024

Amanda Hill named general manager of The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society (ARPS), operator of the Adirondack Railroad and Adirondack Railbike Adventures.

Utica, NY –The Adirondack Railway Preservation Society (ARPS), the esteemed operator of the Adirondack Railroad and Adirondack Railbike Adventures, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Amanda Hill as its new General Manager, effective January 1, 2025. Following an extensive and competitive search process, Amanda Hill rose to the top among more than 60 candidates….

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October 30, 2024