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Executive Director Report

Executive Director Report

Christopher Parker, Executive Director

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…

By Christopher Parker, 2 years2 years ago
Executive Director Report

Fall Report: Website, Constituent Database, Amtrak,

Most of my work this fall has been on the website. It is almost done, but there are a number of tasks yet on the punch list. By the time we meet it should be ready to declare “ready to test.” Isabella did good work this summer on the wordpress Read more…

By Christopher Parker, 3 years2 years ago
Executive Director Report

Amtrak’s Safety Protocol

Amtrak now has capped capacity at 50% and the trains are sparkling clean. Temperatures are checked at Penn Station before boarding. Onboard HVAC changes the air 44 times an hour and the nature of trains is there is always outside air coming in. Still, it is indoors. Certainly we’re limiting Read more…

By Christopher Parker, 3 years2 years ago
Executive Director Report

Celebrating The Return of Amtrak

I’ve been moving forward with two projects: the new VRAN website and a zoom celebration of the return of Amtrak service to Vermont. I’d like to get the Governor to participate in the zoom celebration. Who is the right person to make that ask? I’ve been in touch with VTrans Read more…

By Christopher Parker, 3 years2 years ago
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