Empire Service train

North Country officials are praising news that Amtrak that will restore rail services.

This week Amtrak began to reduce its service on its Empire service line due to reconstruction of the East River Tunnels in New York City. It’s being felt across New York and Governor Kathy Hochul is now calling on company’s executives to look into alternatives if they cannot restore service cuts.

Amtrak service west of Albany, New York is almost back to normal after being interrupted by a massive freight train derailment last week.CSX railroad…