[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

Albany Herald | Canadian/U.S. terror plot thwarted
This train would have passed by close to Albany New York............heading towards Toronto........
Thank God the plot was foiled by the Canadians..........
U.S. and Canada foil Al Qaeda terrorist plot to derail New York to Toronto passenger train, two suspects arrested - NY Daily News
U.S. and Canada foil Al Qaeda terrorist plot to derail New York to Toronto passenger train, two suspects arrested.
This is a long article; keep scrolling down please...........

Thanks for the posting. I found it interesting because we have traveled the rail from Albany NY to Buffalo (in part same route as being mentioned) many times before moving to FL, but we have never taken the train that is being referred to in the plot indicated.

The train route is called the Maple Leaf and it not only involves Amtrak, but also VIA in Canada. Amtrak equipment is used entirely in the operation of the route, however VIA's personnel take over when crossing into Canada and visa verse on the return trip.

You're mentioning Albany NY may lead some to believe that the bridge crossing the Hudson River just after leaving the Albany-Rensselaer Station heading west might have been the target. I tend to doubt any terrorist would target that bridge but might rather go for the US to Canada Whirlpool Bridge (picture below) as it would be an International target and more impressive... in their minds at least.