Rail Plan Update "town hall" 4:00pm

https://www.necn.com/news/local/helicopter-with-hanging-saws-trims-trees-along-vt-train-tracks/2328872/?fbclid=IwAR2YY5H6bXOJegaNncdlHDeLjCW4D0hL8gBsp4MiJAJJ4xJSGxr1CgYWdFE

An unusual sight has been captivating onlookers across Vermont recently. It’s a railroad safety project, with work being conducted high above the tracks. “This is the safest way to trim trees,” pilot Alan Stack said of his helicopter, which almost looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. St... ... See more

https://www.vpr.org/post/amtrak-hasnt-run-vermont-march-and-state-wont-commit-restart-date?fbclid=IwAR0QJoY8IWIwjmi-4D8wFEYoswgYIz1C_78FoP6AqfQd8ZQcJarYjrR18no#stream/0

Back in March, Vermont’s stay-at-home order ground nearly all transportation to a halt. But now, Vermonters are moving around a lot more. More cars and

Rail safety is for everyone, not just drivers! Never walk, run, cycle, ride a horse, snowmobile, or operate all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on railroad tracks, rights-of-way, or through tunnels. Even if you have advance warning of an approaching train you may not be able to reach safety in time. When you are near train tracks remove earbuds, as they may prevent you from hearing an approaching train. If you need to cross the tracks do so only at designated public crossing.

Railroad trestles can be especially dangerous and are not meant to be sidewalks or pedestrian bridges. Do not fish or jump into a lake or river from railroad trestles. Usually, there is only enough clearance on the tracks for a train to pass.

Vermont has miles and miles of well-maintained recreational paths set aside for public use. Be smart - stay on the right path and stay away from the tracks! ... See more

https://www.samessenger.com/essex/opinion/letters_to_editor/call-on-gov-scott-to-give-amtrak-a-mid-november-restart-date/article_12238f58-fdb7-11ea-bd5c-cb6b510564eb.html

Vermont is debating the restart of its Amtrak passenger trains. This is my view as a lifelong advocate for rail service.

https://www.stvt.org/blog/2020/9/18/its-time-to-restart-amtrak?fbclid=IwAR3iyWlPIQAePBX59BqC7r9KtqMFS1u77RO86Rmmzn8d04p8XnoGvy_8NAU

We permit daily bus trips and unrestricted air service into Vermont. Amtrak offers better distancing than either of those modes.

Middlebury Tunnel Inaugural Train

On September 18, 2020, Vermont Rail System in conjunction with the State of Vermont and the group of contractors responsible for constructing a new tunnel un...

https://vermontbiz.com/news/2020/september/18/amtrak-where-are-you

by C.B. Hall, Vermont Business Magazine While the prospect of Amtrak's Ethan Allen Express reaching Burlington late next year has many people excited, the train from New York's Penn Station isn't even getting to Rutland right now: In late March Amtrak cut its itinerary back to a New York-Albany run.... ... See more

https://www.samessenger.com/essex/news/when-will-amtrak-resume-services-in-vermont/article_e18ce588-f7df-11ea-a9f9-d704d8660b23.html

Train whistles can still be heard through St. Albans on a daily basis, but none of them since March have indicated that passengers are making their way down the line.