Still trying to keep up to date on Massachusetts Amtrak and commuter rail service improvements. This article is good news not only because it shows Amtrak is focusing on the Northeast region, but it also shows increased ridership which is … [Read more...]
This is good, but I still think East/West is best.
It doesn't make sense to me to commute people out of state for jobs, but this rail service will serve many other purposes, including service to Bradley Airport. I still believe we need to reconnect Western MA to Boston. I feel like I live … [Read more...]
Expanding rail service to expand economic growth
Blake Lamothe, Chairman of the Palmer Redevelopment Authority, and owner of the Palmer Union Station, has provided a written statement giving more information on bringing passenger rail service to Palmer. In the interest of bringing … [Read more...]
Dukakis won’t train in vain
I asked Dukakis, What would it take for us to have a rail system that you would consider to be adequate? "One week in Iraq", Dukakis answered instantly. "3 billion dollars a year ... I'll take 125 miles an hour anywhere in the country, … [Read more...]