Voices of Hope

To Collaborate, Bringing Hope and Services To Children and Families Touched By Life-Altering Conditions

EMPIRE SERVICE RAILS TO RECOVERY PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO LIFE-SAVING MEDICAL CARE 

Voice  of Hope is proud to play a part in this wonderful program that gives qualifying families discounted fare on select travel.

Amtrak, in partnership with New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and Voices of Hope, has launched “Empire Service Rails to Recovery,” a new program providing discounted rail fare for passengers and families traveling for treatment of life-threatening medical conditions.

Qualifying passengers can receive a Buy One – Get One Free discount on state-supported Amtrak Empire Service trains operating in New York State. To qualify, passengers should visit the Voices of Hope website and register with one of 22 participating member agencies. Once registered, the customer is directed to Amtrak.com to book travel and receive the discount.

“Amtrak is proud to partner with NYSDOT and Voices of Hope to launch this important program,” said Amtrak Government Affairs Officer Bill Hollister. “As members of this community, we are pleased to provide a valuable service to the traveling public, especially families already carrying the heavy burden of debilitating illnesses.”

“We are excited to work together with Amtrak and NYSDOT on the Empire Service Rails to Recovery Program that will benefit so many of our Capital Region Voices of Hope families touched by life-altering conditions,” said Sandra V. Nardoci, Chair and Co-Founder of Voices of Hope. “This program will greatly assist our families both financially and emotionally and we look forward to a long and successful partnership.”

New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald said, “NYSDOT is pleased to join with Amtrak and Voices of Hope to help families in need travel to receive urgently needed medical care. By discounting train fares for these important trips, we ensure that families have an affordable travel option that relieves the burden of traveling by car during a stressful time.”