New England Travel

Service begins on June 12.

Rail passengers traveling between the Berkshires and New York City on the Berkshire Flyer this summer will enjoy expanded service, Amtrak announced.

The seasonal Berkshire Flyer, which travels between Moynihan Train Hall in New York City and the Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center in Pittsfield, Mass., will resume on June 12 and operate on Fridays and Sundays through Sept. 19. New this year is the addition of a second round trip.

The second round trip will allow travelers to leave Pittsfield on Fridays and return on Sundays for weekend trips to and from New York City.

“The Berkshire Flyer has become an important connection between Western Massachusetts and New York City, helping support local businesses, bring more visitors to the Berkshires and give travelers a reliable alternative to driving during the busy summer season,” said Gov. Maura Healey, in a statement. “The addition of a second-round trip this year reflects growing demand for rail travel and the importance of investing in transportation systems that strengthen local economies and connect people to opportunity.”

The train will make the same station stops that Amtrak Empire Service does, according to Amtrak, which includes the following in New York: Yonkers; Croton-Harmon; Poughkeepsie; Rhinecliff; Hudson; and Albany-Rensselaer Station. 

Berkshire Flyer customers enjoy free WiFi and can bring bicycles and pets aboard.

Tickets can be purchased on Amtrak.com, the Amtrak app, and through 1-800-USA-RAIL.

The Berkshire Flyer is the result of a partnership between Amtrak, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), and the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT).