Rail Futures

I always learn something at rail council. Last Thursday, the Vermont Rail Council met and heard updates from VTrans on the resumption of the Vermonter, extension of the Ethan Allen to Burlington, resumption of trains to Montreal and the state’s Read more…

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Read more…