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Travel between New York City and Albany is about to get a whole lot easier–Governor Kathy Hochul just announced a historic Metro-North expansion that will finally link Grand Central Terminal to Albany-Rensselaer Station, bringing commuter service between the two cities for the first time since 1967.

Starting spring 2026, Metro-North will launch a once-a-day round trip between the two hubs.

The train will depart Grand Central in the morning and return in the afternoon, following the scenic Hudson Line through Poughkeepsie–Metro-North’s current northernmost point–before continuing on another 80 miles to Rhinecliff, Hudson, and finally Albany.

The best part: it won’t cost an arm and a leg.

The MTA hasn’t confirmed exact prices yet, but fares are expected to be similar to the

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