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Email Outreach

Rail Traffic Declines Sharply in Vermont

Hi friend, As we’ve all hunkered down and stopped traveling, life has changed – and railroad traffic has diminished. Amtrak’s “Vermonter” and “Ethan Allen” remain canceled – as is the “Adirondack” across the lake in New York and the “Downeaster” service in Maine. Amtrak is running only four trips between Read more…

By Christopher Parker, 9 months1 month ago
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Middlebury Tunnel Work Suspended (CoVid-19)

Hi friend, Work on the Middlebury tunnel project has stopped for now, in conformance with the Governor’s order to stop all construction projects in the state to maintain social distancing to limit CoVid-19 spread. The project was about to ramp up to the most intense phase, closing down the railroad Read more…

By Christopher Parker, 10 months1 month ago
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Vermonter, Ethan Allen Suspended

Hi friend, Effective tomorrow, March 26th, Amtrak’s Ethan Allen and Vermonter are suspended in Vermont, in conformance with Governor Scott’s stay at home order. Wishing you the best, Christopher Parker, Executive Director

By Christopher Parker, 10 months1 month ago
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Show Your Support For Passenger Rail In Vermont

Do you support and want to see more passenger rail in the state of Vermont? If so, sign our petition and let your State Rep know! Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm Where: Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center (The Montpelier Room) 100 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 Tickets: FREE (Donations accepted online & Read more…

By Christopher Parker, 10 months1 month ago
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Reception Cancelled, Amtrak Diminished, Rail Still Moving

Hi friend, Amid cancellations, railroads – and railroaders – remain on the job for us. Our own legislative reception on March 24th is cancelled, along with the legislature itself.  The state house is shut down.  The legislature is making plans for how to accomplish business remotely.  VTdigger has more. Amtrak continues Read more…

By Christopher Parker, 11 months1 month ago
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VRAN Montpelier Legislative Reception – Register Now

Hi friend, Our legislative reception on March 24 is your chance to meet other rail supporters and share the importance of rail with legislators. Please register and see the details here. Thanks Christopher Parker, Executive Director

By Christopher Parker, 11 months1 month ago
Email Outreach

Save the date! Upcoming Rail Meetings

Hi friend, Please save the date for two rail advocacy events where you can participate in the cause, meet others and have a good time. Tue, March 24: VRAN Legislative Reception – Montpelier, Capital Plaza 4-7pm Thur, Nov 12, VRAN Annual Meeting – Montpelier, Capital Plaza 5:30-8:30 pm The March Read more…

By Christopher Parker, 12 months1 month ago
Email Outreach

Hope To See You This Afternoon!

Not rendering correctly? View this email as a web page here.   Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm Where: Capitol Plaza Hotel & Conference Center (The Montpelier Room) 100 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 Tickets: FREE  RSVP is not mandatory to attend, though encouraged.  Hors d’oeuvres will be served and there will be a Read more…

By Christopher Parker, 2 years1 month ago
Email Outreach

Check Out The Support For Passenger Rail In Vermont

Hello, Vermont Rail Action Network (VRAN) supports the creation of a passenger rail network, connecting cities and towns through an integrated public transportation service. Below is a petition VRAN has been circulating to Vermonters with an interest in passenger rail. 180 Vermonters from around the state want to see the Budd Read more…

By Christopher Parker, 2 years1 month ago

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