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Governor Names West-East Rail Director

Koziol has more than 15 years of experience in transportation planning, including for passenger rail stations

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Regional Lawmaker See Possibilities in Northern Tier Passenger Rail

Western Mass lawmakers say a $2 billion price tag for passenger rail across the Northern Tier isn't high compared to past projects and would be a significant economic boost to a region long ignored.

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Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study Virtual Workshop

The study is examining the potential benefits, costs, and investments necessary to implement passenger rail service from North Adams to Greenfield and Boston, with the speed, frequency, and reliability necessary to be a competitive option for travel along this corridor.

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Local Leaders Advocate for Berkshires Inclusion in East/West Rail Plans

The panel heard testimony about how the rail service is crucial to economic development and statewide accessibility for residents. There was also a wealth of support for taking the connection across state lines to Albany, N.Y.

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Passenger Rail Commission Sets Public Meeting in Pittsfield

The Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission is holding a public meeting on Friday on plans for east/west passenger rail.

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Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study Garners Positive Feedback

The Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study will be released in less than one year and residents are supportive of a line that goes from North Adams to Boston. The feedback given during a virtual public hearing for the study on Wednesday was largely positive.

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Sold Out Berkshire Flyer Arrives at Pittsfield's Intermodal Center

The Berkshire Flyer arrived at the Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center with the first New York City passengers to Pittsfield in 51 years.

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Berkshire Flyer Is First Direct Rail Connection to NYC in 51 Years

After five years of planning, the Berkshire Flyer will begin transporting people from New York's Penn Station to Pittsfield via Albany-Rensselaer in New York on July 8. Officials are celebrating this said as an economic development project that will enhance one of the county's key sectors: tourism.

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Berkshire Flyer Will Connect New York to Pittsfield This Summer

The pilot season for the seasonal passenger rail service has been under consideration since the launch of the successful, decade-old CapeFlyer that brings tourists from Boston to Cape Cod and back during the summer.