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…
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 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…
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 Read more…
At a meeting with the Vermont Rail Council, Vermont Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn emphasized the state’s commitment to Amtrak service, despite the current CoVid suspension. Flynn reflected on the seriousness of the virus and the rapidity of its spread as Read more…
Vermont Agency of Transportation Rail & Aviation Director Dan Delabruere updated the Vermont Rail Council on the extension of Amtrak’s Ethan Allen route to Burlington. The project remains on schedule and the train is expected to begin early in 2022. Read more…
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 Read more…