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The Maple Leaf is an international passenger train service operated by Amtrak and Via Rail between Pennsylvania Station in New York City and Union Station in Toronto via the Empire Corridor .. Amtrak. Amtrak. Via Rail. Via Rail. New York. New York ( state ). Toronto. Toronto. passenger train. passenger train. Pennsylvania Station. Pennsylvania Station ( New York ). New York City. New York City. Union Station. Union Station ( Toronto ). Empire Corridor. Empire Corridor. Daily service is offered in both directions ; the 544 mi trip takes approximately 12 hours , including two hours for customs and immigration inspection .. customs. customs. immigration. immigration. Although Amtrak rolling stock is used exclusively , the train is staffed by Via Rail personnel while in Canada .. Canada. Canada. Amtrak. Amtrak. Via Rail. Via Rail. Service began in 1981 .