On April 8th of 2024, a solar eclipse for the year would happen. This was also the first and last total solar eclipse for 20 years.

As a result, Amtrak ran private cars on Empire Service Train 281 and Ethan Allen Express Train 291 the day before and Empire Service Train 284 and Ethan Allen Express Train 290 the day after.

In this video you'll see three days of Hudson Line action featuring special private cars, solar eclipse weathering, and weekday/weekend services in Yonkers and The Bronx. Enjoy!