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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…

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…

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…

Hi friend, The state’s commitment to Amtrak service in Vermont and Vermont’s rail network was evident at Wednesday’s meeting of the Governor’s Rail Council. We are very pleased to have heard directly from Vermont Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn, who indicated that Amtrak is very much on the mind of the Read more…

Hi friend, The Amtrak Vermonter and Ethan Allen need your help! Can you send a postcard to support Vermont’s Amtrak service? Flights continue into Burlington International Airport and driving is close to normal levels. While tourism and business travel is way down, essential personal travel continues – things like medical Read more…

Hi friend, Amtrak has not returned to Vermont after suspension due to the virus.  Rail advocates are concerned about this.  Lets discuss this and what our response should be.  Join us over zoom on Wednesday August 26th at 1:00 pm.  [link coming in a future email]