With the legislature ending its session, I thought you’d like to know what we did to support our cause. We had three goals: to bring Amtrak back without delay, to bring Amtrak back better with better food, stations and marketing and to create a governance structure allowing a public-private partnership Read more…
Would you consider volunteering to support the cause of better train service in Vermont? As we begin to open up and look forward to Amtrak resuming on July 19, we’re starting to make some plans. Maybe you would like to be part of them on the inside? We’re thinking about Read more…
On Tuesday large eastern class 1 freight railroad CSX filed with the Surface Transportation Board for approval to acquire Pan-Am Railways, which runs through Pownal, Vermont, serves several customers in the Connecticut River valley and is Vermont Rail System’s largest freight connection at three points — at Hoosick Junction (just Read more…
Imagine: Brattleboro to New York in two and a half hours by train. That’s the promise of North Atlantic Rail, a high-speed rail advocacy push that has recently gained some political traction, notably the active support of the Mayor of Hartford CT and just a few days ago a supportive Read more…
I’m Christopher Parker and I’m working for better trains – because better trains mean a better environment, better community and a better future. I’ve been around railroads my whole life, with 15 years in the industry. My expertise is in railroad operations, economics, planning and marketing. I got my start Read more…
While no announcement has been made, steps are being taken toward resumption of Amtrak service in Vermont. Apparently your voice has been heard. On Tuesday the Governor rolled out a 4 phase re-opening plan, starting with the elimination of travel quarantines tomorrow (testing for entering travelers remains required). All travel Read more…
Amtrak in Vermont remains suspended. Now we need your help to ensure it comes back by summer. Please let the Governor know your feeling. A postcard is the most effective method: 109 State Street, Pavilion – Montpelier, VT 05609 Or call 802-828-3333 Or email: https://governor.vermont.gov/email Because it will take up Read more…
VRAN has a shiny new platform of policy goals. We’re proud of them as they represent some intense work by members like you working hard on our new policy committee. Of course, it isn’t the document that is consequential, but the thought and vision behind it and the strategy and Read more…
Thursday’s call was recorded and is available here: https://vimeo.com/492160902
Hi friend, You are invited to join us Thursday, December 17th at 11:00 am for a Vermont rail advocates zoom meeting. Joining us will be Joe Flynn, Secretary of Transportation. We will focus on Amtrak and VRAN policy priorities in the coming year. (zoom link at bottom) We’ve been doing Read more…