About New York by Rail: Our Story
Welcome aboard your Amtrak® travel guide to destinations in New York State, Vermont and Canada! Established in 2004, we create and publish the website, NewYorkByRail.com and the award-winning magazine, New York By Rail, which recently celebrated it 20th Anniversary issue. Passengers can find the magazine at most staffed Amtrak stations throughout New York.
Stephen Gardner, Chief Executive Officer at Amtrak with Thomas Martinelli, Publisher of New York By Rail
NewYorkByRail.com
NewYorkByRail.com is your detailed source of information on places to visit and things to do in our region. Looking for a pristine sandy beach? An amusement park? A casino? A hike to a waterfall? A hip restaurant? A romantic getaway? You’ll find out how to do all of these things, and so much more, by clicking through the pages of our website. You’ll see how easy and inexpensive it is to do it by train through the many discounts and travel packages we offer. We also give you first-hand accounts, accompanied by numerous photos and video clips, about our favorite destinations throughout the region. NewYorkByRail.com is your gateway to hundreds of hot spots and cool happenings!
New York By Rail magazine
New York By Rail magazine is an APEX award-winning publication of excellence for 14 consecutive years running in a national competition sponsored by Communication Concepts, in Alexandria, Virginia. APEX Awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content, and the ability to achieve overall communications excellence. New York By Rail is published annually each spring, with 75,000 copies distributed:
- At Most Staffed New York Amtrak Stations
- Major Transportation Hubs: New York Stewart International Airport, Albany International Airport, Plattsburgh International Airport and Greater Rochester International Airport
- At Select New York State Thruway Information Centers
- Major Travel / Consumer Shows
- Travel Agents
- Other NYS Attractions, Hotels, Tourist centers
The 2024/2025 edition of New York By Rail was recently published by Content Studio New York. New York By Rail, an official Amtrak publication 20 years running, is the only remaining Amtrak magazine.
The cover photo of the current New York By Rail 20th Anniversary issue.
The 100-page magazine highlights the following articles and special content:
- The New York By Rail Top 20: The ultimate guide to the best theaters, restaurants, hotels, attractions, views, brew pubs and more.
- New York Was At The Very Center of Harriet Tubman’s Heroic Underground Railroad.
- Assignment: Hudson: The colorful streets and vibrant artists of the Empire State’s coolest town north of Gotham are palpable.
- Winning Itineraries: Rhinebeck, Lake Placid, Albany and Utica train getaways.
- Legacy: 20 Years, 20 Covers.
- 8 Page I Love New York “It’s Easy To Love New York” sponsored content.
- Letters from Amtrak President & CEO Stephen Gardner and Commissioner of the New York State Department of Transportation, Marie Therese Dominguez.
- New York By Rail Amtrak Route Map of Amtrak’s Adirondack, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express and Maple Leaf routes, Amtrak Thruway Bus Service and station services.
- Track Tales: Interviews with four Amtrak Conductors.
- Introduction to nine Travel Destinations throughout New York, Vermont and Canada reflected by stunning double-page photographs and QR codes to online directories.
- 52 Signature Events near Amtrak stops.
Thomas Martinelli, New York By Rail founder and publisher, said “we hope this invaluable travel guide will inspire more people to want to discover all the places Amtrak can take you to throughout New York, Vermont and Canada”.
The New York By Rail magazine e-edition is also available at NewYorkByRail.com, an online travel resource providing timely getaway ideas, events, discounts, travel packages, itineraries, and other useful information to plan an Amtrak getaway.
For more details about the 2024/2025 edition of New York By Rail Magazine contact Tom Martinelli at: 845-462-1209 or publisher@newyorkbyrail.com.
For questions, advertising information or to order a copy of the current issue of New York By Rail, contact us.
Thomas Martinelli
Publisher
publisher@newyorkbyrail.com
Ah, train travel.
The rumble of the rail cars on the tracks. The friendly conductor. Snacks in the café car. Stunning views outside the window that come and go in a moment. The absence of stress from a long drive and the chance to reduce your carbon footprint.
Wholly intertwined with the story of our great nation is the enduring spirit of the railroad. And keeping that story alive today is Amtrak, America’s very own rail service, and one that provides the perfect platform from which to enjoy the wonders of New York State.
A longtime Hudson Valley resident, Tom Martinelli has turned his love of traveling throughout New York state into his business.
Martinelli, a Poughkeepsie resident, collaborates with Amtrak on New York By Rail, a free magazine that publishes each spring and features travel-by-rail destinations, profiles of train enthusiasts and local history stories, along with listings of fairs and festivals throughout the year in partnership with I Love NY, which promotes tourism in the state.
The magazine has received 10 consecutive national Awards for Publication Excellence (APEX).
Martinelli believes the accolades speak to the positive feedback from both Amtrak officials and passengers.
“Amtrak gets a lot of great feedback from the publication, and train riders reach out to us all the time,” he said.
New York By Rail print magazine is distributed for free at Amtrak train stations and New York State Thruway rest areas. Martinelli also maintains a digital presence through NewYorkByRail.com
