Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.

# Trains In The Valley

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://trainsinthevalley.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Rail News Roundup #52](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2026/04/17/rail-news-roundup-52/) - Video credit: YouTuber Powder & Steel Amtrak Train 55, the southbound Vermonter, experienced a low-speed derailment on a switch in East Northfield, Massachusetts, shortly before 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 27. According to reporting from the Greenfield Recorder, the train was traveling at approximately 7 mph when it derailed. The five-car consist was carrying 113
- [Rail News Roundup #51](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2025/12/19/rail-news-roundup-51/) - Rail News for the Pioneer Valley region of Western Mass.
- [Rail News Roundup #50](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2025/08/19/rail-news-roundup-50/) - The meeting is one more signal that the project has a green light to proceed with further development, which is great news. Planning for an FRA Corridor ID grant applicationMassDOT is preparing an application for the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Corridor Identification and Development (Corridor ID) program. If awarded, this grant would make the Northern
- [Rail News Roundup #49](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2025/03/05/rail-news-roundup-49/) - Rail News for the Pioneer Valley
- [Rail News Roundup #48](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2024/12/06/rail-news-roundup-48/) - Rail News for the Pioneer Valley region of Western Mass
- [Rail News Roundup #47](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2024/08/23/rail-news-roundup-47/) - Today's Headlines • Overpass to Replace Front Street Crossing in West Springfield • Has Amtrak Started Work on West-East Rail? • $123 million in MassDOT Capital Plan for West-East Rail • New Valley Flyer Trains Make Their Debut • Draft Report for Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study Released • Enfield CT Station Environmental Assessment Released
- [Rail News Roundup #46](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2024/05/17/rail-news-roundup-46/) - Rail News for the Pioneer Valley region of Western Mass
- [Rail News Roundup #45](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2024/02/08/rail-news-roundup-45/) - Today's Headlines • Palmer Station Project Moves Forward • MassDOT Names Andy Koziol as Director of West-East Rail • Greenfield Reduces Parking Rates at Olive Street Garage • Vermonter Extension to Montreal Update • Williams College Students Advocate for Northern Tier Rail • Ground Breaking in March for New Station in Brattleboro • Commuter Rail
- [Rail News Roundup #42](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2022/11/14/rail-news-roundup-42/) - The Rail News Roundup in back. Please join us as we catch you up on the rail news from the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts.
- [Rail News Roundup #44](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2023/12/10/rail-news-roundup-44/) - Rail News for the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts
- [Rail News Roundup #43](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2023/07/15/rail-news-roundup-43/) - Rail News for the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts
- [1Chance | Tuesday March 21st](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2023/03/14/1chance-tuesday-march-21st/) - March 21st in Northampton and Springfield | This is our 1Chance!
- [Rail News Roundup #39](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2021/07/08/rail-news-roundup-39/) - Today's Headlines • Vermonter Return to Service – July 19th • 2nd Valley Flyer Round Trip Returns – July 26th • MassDOT to install PTC on the Conn River Main Line • Man on Tracks in Northampton Hit by Train • East-West Rail Updates • New Hartford Line Station Planned for Enfield CT • Springfield
- [Rail News Roundup #24](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2019/05/17/rail-news-roundup-24/) - Today's Headlines • Proposed Northern Tier Rail Study • Vermonter Ridership Continues to Rise • New Greenfield Service Pushed Back to Late Summer • Working on the Railroad • Springfield | Platform C Update • Boston City Council Votes for East-West Rail • New Website for Citizens for a Palmer Rail Stop • Holyoke |
- [Rail News Roundup #23](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2019/04/20/rail-news-roundup-23/) - Today's Headlines • New Hartford Line Schedule • Northampton (NHT) | March 8, 2019 • Greenfield and Northampton | Station Work Update • Update | Planned New Greenfield–New Haven Service • Update | East–West Rail Study • Springfield Library Earth Day Event • Fatality in Springfield • Springfield | State St Crossing News • Berkshire
- [Rail News Roundup #14](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2018/06/12/rail-news-roundup-14/) - Today's Headlines • Expanded Knowledge Corridor Service to Start in 2019! • East-West Rail Study RFP Issued Calendar June 16/17, 2018Opening Weekend for the Hartford LineAll Hartford Line passenger rail service (CTrail and Amtrak) will be FREE this weekend. For more information visitTrainsInTheValley.org/ctrail-hartford-line Wed. June 20, 2018 | 6 pm - 8 pmExploring Transit-Oriented Development
- [Agreement Reached to Advance East-West Rail](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2022/04/28/agreement-reached-to-advance-east-west-rail/) - On Tuesday afternoon this week it happened. Gov. Charlie Baker and Congressman Richard Neal stepped up to a podium at Springfield Union Station and announced — at long last — that East-West Rail is moving forward. Gov. Baker and Congressman Neal described plans for the Legislature to create a new rail authority (likely to be
- [Rail News Roundup #8](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/11/20/rail-news-roundup-8/) - Today's Headlines • Trains In The Valley Event | Dec 13th • Rail Advocacy Matters • Survey Reveals Wide Support for East-West Rail • Will Western Mass Ever Get High-Speed Rail • Proposed Schedules for the Hartford Line • Town Centers on the Hartford Line Reinvigorated • Northampton Underpass Opens • New "Vermont By Rail"
- [Rail News Roundup #2](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/07/05/rail-news-roundup-2/) - The latest regional rail news from Trains In The Valley Today’s Reports • Union Station is Open! • Senator Eric Lesser's "Rally4Rail" Whistle Stop Tour • Democratic Party Platform Includes Support for East-West Rail • Strong Vermonter Ridership in Northampton Reported • Design for Expanded Northampton Station Platform Released • Vermonter Extension to Montreal Takes
- [Rail News Roundup #38](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2021/02/08/rail-news-roundup-38/) - Today's Headlines • Final Report for East-West Rail Released • MA Bond Bill Signed – $50M for East-West Rail • Chester Station Designated as National Historic Landmark • Brattleboro Station Plan Approved by Local Board • Draft Vermont Rail Plan Update Released • DOJ Settles ADA Lawsuit with Amtrak • Moynihan Train Hall Opens in
- [Rail News Roundup #41](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2022/01/29/rail-news-roundup-41/) - Link to post: pic.twitter.com/1burIV86is Surface Transportation Board (STB) Hearing - Day 1 (8hr 47m)CSX/Pan Am Merger Application | January 13, 2022 Day 2 of the hearing can be found on this link. Marketing Intercity Passenger Trains (1hr 48m)Host | Vermont Rail Action Network | January 4, 2021 For those interested in hearing about how intercity
- [East-West Rail Status Update Meeting](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2021/12/07/east-west-rail-status-update-meeting/) - Thurs. December 9th at 5:30 pm | via Zoom | East-West Rail Status Update and Panel Discussion hosted by PVPC
- [Northern Tier Rail Study Kick-off Meeting](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2021/12/12/northern-tier-rail-study-kick-off-meeting/) - Thurs. December 16th at 1:30 pm | via Zoom | Northern Tier Rail Study No. 1, hosted by MassDOT
- [Rail News Roundup #40](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2021/11/28/rail-news-roundup-40/) - Note that each YouTube feed includes 12 hours of recorded video. If you don’t see a train, move the red slider slowly to the left. Before long you are bound to see something interesting. The new page can be found on this link — Live Rail Cams Post updated: December 1, 2021
- [Updates](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2021/09/15/updates-09152021/) - For those that may have missed this news on our Facebook page — Service to Bradley Airport has Arrived! We are happy to announce that it is now possible to reach Bradley International Airport from the Pioneer Valley using public transit. The public transit option became available on August 22nd when the Connecticut Deptartment of
- [Welcome Back the Vermonter to Northampton](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2021/07/15/welcome-back-the-vermont-northampton-ma/) - Special Event Help us welcome the Vermonter back to the Pioneer Valley on Monday afternoon, July 19th at the station platform in Northampton. Join supporters of passenger rail service, elected officials, the media, and others as we celebrate the return of the Vermonter to our region. Here's the Plan 11:30 AM The Deck @ Union Station
- [The Vermonter is Back!](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2021/07/20/the-vermonter-is-back/) - The Vermonter's return to the Pioneer Valley
- [Rail News Roundup #37](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2020/11/30/rail-news-roundup-37/) - Carl Fowler, past Vice-Chair of the Rail Passengers Association and a long-time member of the Vermont Rail Advisory Council, reviews the history and evolution of passenger rail service in Vermont and northern New England. View other webinars from >> Sustainable Transportation Vermont This Rail Passengers Association webinar includes two presentations: "Update on the Northeast Corridor
- [Rail News Roundup #25](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2019/06/05/rail-roundup-update-25/) - Today's Headlines • MassDOT's 2020-2024 Capital Investment Plan Update • Working on the Railroad • Rail Pilot Marketing Funding Included in Senate Budget • Proposed North Adams / Greenfield – Boston Rail Study Passes Senate • Platform Progress in Greenfield & Northampton • Holyoke | Vandalism at the Station • Holyoke | New Freight Activity
- [Welcome to Trains In The Valley!](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2016/04/12/all-aboard/) - TrainsInTheValley.org is the website of Trains In The Valley, a grassroots community organization whose purpose is to advocate for improved and expanded passenger and freight rail service in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts. Although the site has a significant amount of content you will find that we focused, for the most part, only
- [Rail News Roundup #36](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2020/09/15/rail-news-roundup-36/) - Today's Headlines • High Time for Updates to Low Overpass in Northampton • Return of the Vermonter Remains Unclear • Bikes Now Permitted on the Valley Flyer • New Underpass in Springfield, Coming Along • Waze Rolls out Alerts for Railroad Crossings • Pioneer Valley Railroad Featured in BusinessWest • The Former Inclined Railway
- [Rail News Roundup #35](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2020/08/03/rail-news-roundup-35/) - Today's Headlines • East-West Rail Update • Transportation Bond Bill Moves Forward • Passenger Rail Service Update • CTDOT Plans for New Hartford Line Coaches • Possible Sale of Pan Am Railways • The 11footZero Bridge in Northampton • Town Hall Zoom Call with Mass. Rail Advocates • Crossing the Deerfield River at Cheapside
- [Rail News Roundup #30](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2019/11/11/rail-news-roundup-30/) - Today's Headlines • Valley Flyer/Vermonter Connections with Metro-North • High Fares to NYC on the Valley Flyer • Thanksgiving Travel Update • Amtrak's New Valley Flyer Webpage • Our Elected Officials Want to Hear from You! • Platform C at Springfield Union Station • Amtrak's Onboard Magazine Highlights our Region • Connecticut's CT2030 Transportation
- [Gov. Malloy Pushes for Inland Route](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/02/08/gov-malloy-pushes-for-inland-route/) - Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy pens strong letter of support for the establishment of New Haven—Springfield—Boston passenger service on the Inland Route. In his letter, Malloy asks that Gov. Baker advance the necessary planning and engineering work that would be required to establish the service. He also asks for the project to be added to
- [Rail News Roundup #7](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/10/23/rail-new-roundup-7/) - Summary of Today's Roundup of Rail News • Proposed Fares for Hartford Line Service Released • Knowledge Corridor Transportation Conference Recap • Sen. Eric Lesser Continues Push for East-West Rail • Planned Pioneer Valley Railroad Bridge Repairs • New Turnout in East Northfield • Northampton Underpass Status Calendar Joint Committee on Transportation Hearing
- [Rail News Roundup #34](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2020/06/01/rail-news-roundup-34/) - Today's Headlines • COVID-19 Update • MassDOT's 2021 Capital Investment Plan • Sen. Markey Introduces Passenger Rail Legislation • Hartford Line News • Amtrak News • 1967 | The End of Local Service North of Springfield • Remembering Tim Brennan CALENDAR East-West Rail Study Advisory Committee Meeting #5 Wed. June 10, 2020 | 1
- [Hartford Line on Target to Open in 2018](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2016/07/07/hartford-line-on-target-to-open-in-2018/) - Connecticut Governor Malloy held a press conference today at the site of the new station that is being built in Wallingford, Ct. as part of the Hartford Line project. Highlights from the press conference include: The Hartford Line is still on target to open in January 2018. More than 50% of the track work has
- [Rail News Roundup #20](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2018/12/17/rail-news-roundup-20/) - Today's Headlines • East–West Rail Study Committee to Meet • Greenfield | New Train Status Display • Windsor Locks | Ticket Vending Machine Installed • NECR Rail Line Upgrade Project Funded • Holyoke | PVRR Bridge Work Complete • Franklin County | Transportation Plan Update • Pioneer Valley | Transportation Plan Update • Meanwhile,
- [Rail News Roundup #21](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2019/01/30/rail-news-roundup-21/) - Today's Headlines • East-West Rail Study Advisory Committee Meets • Vermonter to Keep Rolling for Now • Vermonter Sets New On-time Record • UMass Amherst SGA Senate Takes on Amtrak Pricing • Greenfield | Olive St Parking Garage Update • Short-term Fix for Overcrowding on the Hartford Line • North Adams–Greenfield–Boston Rail Study Proposed
- [Rail News Roundup #33](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2020/02/29/rail-news-roundup-33/) - Special Edition East West-Rail Study Update Overview 1 | The Advisory Committee Meeting on Feb 6th 2 | The Meeting of the MassDOT Board & FMCB on Feb 10th 3 | The Public Meeting on Feb 12th 4 | The Boston Globe Editorial on Feb 21st 5 | The Advisory Committee meeting on Feb
- [Rail News Roundup #12](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2018/04/14/rail-news-roundup-12/) - Today's Headlines • Hartford Line Controversy • CTDOT Test Trains Running • Springfield Union Station Platform C • Images from Springfield Union Station • Great News for Passenger Rail! • Connecticut River Main Line Bridge Work Planned • Northampton | Rt. 5 - Collision with Freight Train • Sen. Lesser Talks About East-West Rail
- [Rail News Roundup #32](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2020/01/25/rail-news-roundup-32/) - Today's Headlines • Platform C at Springfield Union Station Re-opens • East-West Rail Service in Massachusetts • East-West Rail Study Meetings Announced • Fifth Anniversary of the Vermonter in the Valley • Hartford Line Ridership Hits 1 Million Mark • MassDOT Awards 2019 IRAP Grants • Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show CALENDAR
- [Rail News Roundup #5](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/09/25/rail-news-roundup-5/) - The latest regional rail news from Trains In The Valley Today’s Reports • Peter Pan and Greyhound Move to Union Station • Hartford Line Update | New Meriden Station Garage Opens • Planned Refresh of Amtrak's Coaches • Northampton | Missing Station Signage • Northampton | New Bike Underpass - Still Waiting for Power
- [Amtrak Launches New Carry-on Bike Service for the Vermonter](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2016/05/04/bikes-on-the-vermonter/) - Amtrak launches new carry-on bike service for the Vermonter — just in time for Bay State Bike Week 2016. The service, which is a two-year pilot project, provides passengers on the Vermonter with the opportunity to travel with their bikes for the first time in over a decade. The pilot service was spurred by
- [WWLP-22News Special Report: Springfield-Boston Rail Service](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/01/29/wwlp-22news-special-report-springfield-boston-rail-service/) - WWLP-22News Anchor/Reporter Katie Walsh's amazing full hour-long special report on the potential for Springfield-Boston passenger rail service is now available on the this link: "InFocus: Lawmakers considering rail service from Springfield to Boston" By Kait Walsh | WWLP-22News | January 29, 2017 This is by far the most comprehensive report on this topic by any
- [New Grade Crossing Signals go up in Northampton](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/01/12/new-grade-crossing-signals-northampton/) - This unremarkable image shows the siding that leads from the Connecticut River Main Line into the Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) plant off of Mount Tom Road (U.S. Route 5) in Northampton. In the last few weeks, crews have installed flashing light signals on Mount Tom Road on both sides of this track. Additionally, a
- [Rail News Roundup #3](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/07/25/rail-news-roundup-3/) - The latest regional rail news from Trains In The Valley Today’s Reports • Hartford Line service to begin in May 2018 • Amtrak Inspection Train Runs North to Montreal • EVENT | NARP meeting in Springfield | Aug 19th • EVENT | Knowledge Corridor Transportation Conference | Oct 18th • Central Corridor Passenger Rail
- [Launch Event Roundup](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2016/04/19/launch-event-roundup/) - The Launch Event for TrainsInTheValley.org at the Platform Sports Bar on April 12th has come and gone and this train has pulled out of the station! Thank you everyone who came out to see us on our way! (we had about 45 people in total) In particular we'd like to thank Mayor Narkewicz Retired Congressman Olver
- [NEC FUTURE | Springfield Meeting](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/01/23/nec-future-springfield-meeting/) - The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has scheduled an Open House in Springfield for the purpose of providing information on the NEC FUTURE Tier 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The Open House will be held on Wednesday, January 25th from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the offices of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, 60 Congress St, Springfield, Ma. Members
- [Rail News Roundup #10](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2018/01/26/rail-news-roundup-10/) - Today's Headlines • TIV Greenfield Event | Thur. Feb 1st • 2018 State Rail Plan Draft Released • New Hartford Line Website Launched • Vermonter Extended to Montreal by 2020? • CSX Considers Sale of Lines in Massachusetts (UPDATED) • Transitdocs.com Train Status Data • FRCOG | 20 Years of Working for Franklin County
- [Rail News Roundup #6](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/10/16/rail-news-roundup-6/) - Regional Rail news for the Pioneer Valley Summary of Today’s Reports • Updated Knowledge Corridor Conference Program • CTrail Hartford Line Factsheet Released • MassMoves Report Shows Strong Support for Rail Service • Sixt Rent a Car opens office at Union Station • Trash Cleared at the Station in Holyoke • Vermont Rail Action
- [MassMoves Workshop](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/03/22/massmoves-workshop-march-28th/) - Important Meeting in Springfield next Tuesday Your chance to help design a 21st-Century Transportation System for Massachusetts. Tuesday | March 28, 2017 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm (the meeting includes lunch) UMass Center at Springfield 1500 Main Street Springfield, MA 01115 Please come to the meeting and let our local state senators (who will be
- [Construction of Northampton Underpass Starts](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2016/10/17/underpass-construction-starts/) - Work on the much talked about, and long-delayed, bike/pedestrian underpass in Northampton finally got underway when the contractor, Northern Construction Service of Palmer, mobilized its forces and equipment at the site last week. Here are a few images from the area of the underpass work site from last Saturday — First, a little history —
- [Light at the End of the Tunnel](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/05/16/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/) - Construction of the bike/pedestrian underpass in Northampton is moving forward, after a pause during the winter months. During the past few weeks, MassDOT's contractors have constructed a new section of rail line above the completed portion of the underpass. The new section of track was then cut in to the main line and the temporary
- [Rail News Roundup #18](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2018/10/27/rail-news-roundup-18/) - Today's Headlines • CTrail Customers Kicked Off Amtrak Trains On The Hartford Line • Rail Users' Network Meeting Recap • Longmeadow | Bernie Road Crossing – Some Good News • Springfield | State St Crossing Concerns • Knowledge Corridor Tie Replacement Project • Worcester | Station Platform Project Moves Forward • Holyoke | Repairs
- [Rail News Roundup #16](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2018/07/24/rail-news-roundup-16/) - Today's Headlines • Northampton & Greenfield | Station Upgrade Project out to Bid • Hartford Line News • Springfield | Union Station Garage Update • Six Reasons to Ride Amtrak • Northampton | Connecticut River Main Line Bridge Work • Greenfield | Parking Garage "Topped Off" • Industrial Rail Access Awards • Then and
- [Rail News Roundup #9](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2018/01/09/rail-news-roundup-9/) - Today's Headlines • TIV Springfield Event Recap • TIV Greenfield Event | Feb 1st • TIV's Hartford Line Comments • CT Plans Possible Cuts in Rail Service • New Springfield Union Station website • How a State Senator Championed Constituent Testimony • New Greenfield Parking Garage • MassDOT Meeting | State Rail Plan (NEW
- [Rail News Roundup #19](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2018/11/11/rail-news-roundup-19/) - Today's Headlines • CTDOT Adds Additional Service to Springfield • Amtrak and CTDOT Work to Address Overcrowding • East–West Rail — Post Election Update • Greenfield | Olive Street Parking Garage Opens • Bernardston | Stone Arch Bridge Re-decking • Pan Am Railways Fined by Mass DEP • Update from the Berkshires Calendar Mon.
- [Rail News Roundup #31](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2019/12/23/rail-news-roundup-31/) - Today's Headlines • Virginia Creates Model for East-West Rail • 'Super Commuters' in Western Mass • Marketing Agency Named for Valley Flyer • GoNOMAD's Valley Flyer Travelogue • News from Springfield Union Station • New Schedules | eff. November 11, 2019 • Longmeadow | Birnie Rd Crossing Re-opens • Holyoke | Historic Station Property
- [Rail News Roundup #29](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2019/10/06/rail-news-roundup-29/) - Today's Headlines • The Valley Flyer, Day 38 • Northampton | New parking arrangement at Union Station • Springfield underpass project update • Planned New Windsor Locks Station • CTDOT Plans for New Cars on the Hartford Line CALENDAR Green Signals Ahead – the future of rail expansion in the Bay State Rail
- [Rail News Roundup #28](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2019/08/23/rail-news-roundup-28/) - Today's Headlines • Valley Flyer Service to Start Next Friday! • East-West Rail Meeting Followup • Western Mass Rail Coalition Formed • New station planned for Windsor Locks • Extending the Vermonter to Montreal... Still Waiting • Birnie Road Crossing Update • Western MA Transportation Forum Planned • Trains In The Valley's Work Featured
- [Celebrating the Valley Flyer](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2019/08/28/celebrating-the-valley-flyer/) - We Think the Time Has Come for Another Way to Travel Please join Trains In The Valley for a very informal celebration of the Launch of the Valley Flyer Where At the Northampton station platform 100 Railroad Avenue Northampton, Mass. When Friday, August 30, 2019 from 5:45 am until 6:30 am ♦
- [Rail News Roundup #27](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2019/07/29/rail-news-roundup-27/) - Today's Headlines • New Greenfield Service Almost Ready to Roll • Northampton Station Expansion Nears Completion • East-West Rail Study Advisory Committee Meets • The Case for a Station in Palmer • Northern Tier Rail Study Moves Forward • $10 Weekend Pass on MBTA Commuter Rail New Greenfield Service Almost Ready to Roll New
- [FRA Approves Environmental Report for New England Rail Initiative](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2016/07/27/fra-approves-environmental-report-for-new-england-rail-initiative/) - On July 19th the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Northern New England Intercity Rail Initiative (NNEIRI Study). The finding clears the way for states and the federal government to invest in future passenger rail service in New England. The NNEIRI Study proposes to restore service between Boston
- [Rail News Roundup #11](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2018/03/11/rail-news-roundup-11/) - Today's Headlines • Comment Period Ends for State Rail Plan • Vermonter Service No Longer Under Threat of Suspension • 2017 Vermonter Ridership Report • Tree and Brush Clearing along the Line • News Analysis | The Hartford Line • Union Station Platform Work Delayed Again • Westfield | Safety Improvements Planned for Rail
- [Union Station to Reopen June 26th](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/03/07/springfield-union-station-to-reopen-june-24th/) - On Monday, March 6th, Congressman Richard E. Neal hosted a "Media Day" event at Union Station to celebrate the rebirth of Union Station in Springfield. During the event, it was announced that Union Station will reopen to the public on Monday, June 26th, 2017. At that time Amtrak's passenger waiting room and ticket offices will
- [Rail News Roundup #22](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2019/03/05/rail-news-roundup-22/) - Today's Headlines • East-West Rail Study | Public Meeting on March 12th • Electeds Call for 'Fair' Rail Fares • Northampton | Station Extension Work Begins • Springfield | Union Station Update • Palmer | UMass led Station Study Kicks-Off • Vermont | Track Improvement Grant Approved • New Hampshire | Vermonter Hits Empty
- [State Rail Plan Update - Meeting Nov 9th](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2016/10/26/rail-plan-update-meeting/) - Important public meeting on Wednesday, November 9th at 7 p.m. in Springfield. This is your chance to speak out and speak up for, • Additional passenger rail service to/from Greenfield, Northampton, and Holyoke • Service on the Boston–Springfield–New Haven rail corridor, as detailed in the recently completed Northern New England Rail Study All parties with an interest
- [A Snow Day Activity](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/03/14/a-project-for-a-snowy-day/) - Here's an activity for rail advocates looking for something new to do while it continues to snow outside. As part of the process to update its five-year Capital Investment Plan, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is seeking input from the public until the end of this week. If you have comments or suggestions on
- [Rail News Roundup #13](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2018/05/26/rail-news-roundup-13/) - Today's Headlines • Hartford Line to Launch June 16th • Draft MassDOT 2019-2023 Capital Plan Update Released • The Vermonter, in the News • Amherst Station Signage Removed • News | Recent Rail Crossing Accidents • Railroad Jobs in the Valley • Northampton | 'Golden Spike' Conference Calendar June 16th, 2018 Launch of the
- [Rail News Roundup #26](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2019/06/24/rail-news-roundup-26/) - c Today's Headlines • Amtrak Finally Moves into Springfield Union Station • Hartford Line | the One Year Anniversary • Northampton | Station Parking News • Northampton | A Bridge to Low • Senators Comerford and Lesser Speak about Rail service • Draft Pioneer Valley 2020 Regional Transportation Plan Update • Springfield | State
- [Rail News Roundup #17](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2018/09/09/rail-news-update-17/) - Today's Headlines • Hartford Line | 69,000 trip in First Six Weeks • MGM and PVTA Launch Downtown LOOP Bus Service • Taking the Train to MGM Springfield • Bikes Now Allowed On CTrail Operated Hartford Line Trains • Hartford Line Track Work & a New Schedule • Rail Event on Track for October
- [Western Mass Rail Advocacy Pop-up Meetings](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2018/02/14/rail-advocacy-pop-up-meetings/) - Three local rail advocacy groups — Trains In The Valley, Citizens for a Palmer Rail Stop and The Train Campaign — are rolling out plans in the coming two weeks for pop-up rail advocacy meetings at locations across western Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) hosted two public information meetings — in Worcester (January 29th)
- [Governor Asks for Changes to Proposed Springfield – Boston Rail Study](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2016/07/10/governor-asks-for-changes-to-proposed-springfield-boston-rail-study/) - On Friday July 8th, Governor Baker formally requested that Senator Lesser's budget amendment requiring a study to review the feasibility of a high-speed rail connection between Springfield and Boston be amended. In his letter to the legislature, which can be found below, the governor has requested that a much broader study be conducted. In particular,
- [Solari Arrival Boards](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2016/06/15/solari-arrival-boards/) - Want to check to see if your train is running on time? Just click on one of these new buttons on TrainsInTheValley.org. GREENFIELD HOLYOKE NORTHAMPTON SPRINGFIELD Each link will take you to a simulated Solari board display (a.k.a. split-flap display) for your station . Italian-made Solari boards were once commonly used at major railway
- [State Rail Plan Update Meeting](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2016/06/07/2016-state-rail-plan-update-1/) - A public meeting has been scheduled for next week to kick-off the process of updating the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's State Rail Plan, which was last issued in 2010. Note that there is an option to participate via webinar (web conference) as detailed above. A copy of the 2010 MassDOT State Rail Plan can
- [Fleeting Summer](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2016/09/13/fleeting-summer/) - This image of a watercolor painting by the well-known artist Gil Reid was featured in a posting on Amtrak's History blog the other day. The posting — "A Closer Look: Fleeting Summer" — looks back at the history of Amtrak's Montrealer service, which operated overnight between Washington and Montreal until 1995. The painting shows
- [Down on Main Street: Planning Palmer's Future](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2016/10/03/down-on-main-street-planning-palmers-future/) - EVENT NOTICE: Tuesday, October 4th | 6:30 p.m. | Palmer Public Library What might downtown Palmer look like with a new passenger rail station? Planners from the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and Windsor Locks, CT will explore the possibilities. We apologize for the last minute notice of this special event.
- [Springfield Union Station - Coming Along](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2016/10/25/springfield-station-coming-along/) - On Monday October 24th we took a tour of the soon-to-reopen Union Station building in Springfield to have a look at the progress to date. The historic building, which has been vacant for many years, will start to return to service in January 2017 — as an intermodal rail and bus station. As the images
- [Additional Parking in Greenfield - coming soon](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2016/10/16/additional-parking-in-greenfield-coming-soon/) - The Franklin Regional Transit Authority is currently working to add 24 new short-term spaces to the parking lot at the Olver Transit Center in Greenfield — as shown in the image above. The new parking spaces will be in addition to the existing 15 short-term spaces. The City of Greenfield has applied for a MassWorks
- [Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/03/17/highway-rail-grade-crossing-safety/) - Earlier this week a Longmeadow DPW employee tragically lost his life at the Birnie Road rail crossing when the snow plow he was operating was hit by an Amtrak train that was clearing snow from the rail line. This accident has been extensively covered by the media and is under investigation by local, state and
- [Rail News Roundup #1](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/06/18/rail-news-roundup/) - There's a lot happening currently so we thought we should pause for a moment to review a few of the major news stories and highlight whats on tap for the coming week. Recent Regional Rail News “Plans revealed for $32 million transformation of Springfield’s Paramount Theater and Massasoit Block into boutique hotel” By
- [The Importance of Buses](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/07/18/the-importance-of-buses/) - On Wednesday, July 19th, the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority Advisory Board will meet to considering significant cuts to the PVTA route network in Hampden and Hampshire counties. The possible cuts in service (detailed below) are driven by the need to address an operating budget deficit at the PVTA of up to $1.2 million for the
- [NARP Meeting in Springfield](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/08/10/narp-meeting-aug-19th/) - New England 2017 Regional NARP Meeting - Springfield, MA 'A Connected New England' Presented by the National Association of Railroad Passengers Sa. August 19, 2017 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Sheration Monarch Place Hotel 1 Monarch Place Springfield, Ma. MEETING SUMMARY Springfield is at a crossroads, both literally and figuratively. From the remodeled
- [Rail News Roundup #4](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2017/08/30/rail-news-roundup-4/) - The latest regional rail news from Trains In The Valley Today’s Reports • Northampton Underpass Nears Completion • Peter Pan Moving to Union Station on September 6th • Updated Springfield Union Station Parking Rates • Video | Hartford Line Track Construction Machine Makes Progress • Transit Oriented Development on the Hartford Line Trains
- [2018 State Rail Plan Update](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2018/02/05/2018-state-rail-plan-update/) - UPDATE | 3/2/2018 Comments on the draft State Rail Plan are due TODAY. If you have not done so already please take a few moments to review the plan (or look at the summary below) and send your comments to MassDOT using this email address: Planning@dot.state.ma.us UPDATE | 2/6/2018 | MassDOT announced today
- [Rail News Roundup #15](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2018/06/14/rail-news-roundup-15/) - Today's Headlines • All Aboard for the Hartford Line! • Final 2018 State Rail Plan Released • Supporters Hope Hartford Line Will Help Upend Car Culture • Springfield | New Parking Rates at Union Station Garage • Northampton | Expanded Station Platform to Move Ahead? • Northampton | Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting • Greenfield |
- [Rail Users' Network Meeting](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2018/10/05/rail-users-network-meeting-oct-13th/) - Are you interested in learning about what is going on with passenger rail service in our area? Do you want to know more about the new Knowledge Corridor service (starting in 2019) serving Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke, and points south? Would you like to get an update from MassDOT on the East-West Rail Study? Have we got the meeting

## Pages

- [Front Street crossing (West Springfield)](https://trainsinthevalley.org/front-street-crossing-west-springfield/) - Highlighted here is the longstanding issue of freight trains blocking the Front Street railroad crossing in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
- [Western Mass Rail Coalition](https://trainsinthevalley.org/western-mass-rail-coalition/) - The official webpage of the Western Mass Rail Coalition, rail advocasy groups working together to expand passenger rail service in western Massachusetts.
- [Railroad Jobs in Western Mass](https://trainsinthevalley.org/railroad-jobs/) - Our updated listing of available railroad jobs in western Mass.
- [Data](https://trainsinthevalley.org/data/) - On this page you will find a collection of data related to Amtrak's passenger rail service in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts.
- [Amtrak Vermonter](https://trainsinthevalley.org/vermonter/) - A local site with Everything you need to know to travel to or from western Massachusetts on Amtrak's Vermonter service, including the train schedules, fare and stations information, and more.
- [New Station in Brattleboro to Open June 24](https://trainsinthevalley.org/new-station-in-brattleboro-vt/) - Opening Day Schedule for the New Train Station in Brattleboro, Vermont
- [Vermonter Extension to Montreal](https://trainsinthevalley.org/vermonter-extension-to-montreal/) - This page provides a comprehensive overview of efforts underway to extend Amtrak's Vermonter service north to Montréal.
- [Southern Hilltowns/Berkshire Rail Stop Alliance](https://trainsinthevalley.org/southern-hilltowns-berkshire-rail-stop-alliance/) - This page is hosted on the Trains In The Valley site for the convenience of the Southern Hilltowns/Berkshire Rail Stop Alliance. Coming soon And so it begins, an effort to make the case for a West–East Rail station stop midway between Springfield and Pittsfield. For information please contactBob Daleyemail: rdchester@comcast.net Page last updated: June 11
- [Other organizations](https://trainsinthevalley.org/other-organizations/) - This page contains a topical list of other organizations and groups that may be of interest. Contents Advocacy groups in western Massacusetts Other advocacy groups in Massachusetts Advocacy groups in New England National advocacy groups Other organizations Railroad history and hobby groups in the Pioneer Valley Advocacy groups in the western Mass Central Corridor Passenger
- [Amtrak Board of Directors – a transparency assessment](https://trainsinthevalley.org/amtrak-board-of-directors-transparency/) - Highlighting the need for greater transparency of Amtrak's Board.
- [Valley Flyer](https://trainsinthevalley.org/valley-flyer/) - Everything you need to know to travel on Amtrak's Valley Flyer service
- [Infrastructure | Active Projects](https://trainsinthevalley.org/infrastructure-active-projects/) - This page provides an overview of significant passenger and freight rail infrastructure projects in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts.
- [Notable rail legislation](https://trainsinthevalley.org/bills-in-the-legislature/) - An overview of bills in the legislature that if passed would have an impact on passenger and/or freight rail service in western Massachusetts.
- [East–West Rail in Massachusetts](https://trainsinthevalley.org/east-west-rail-in-massachusetts/) - This page provides a comprehensive overview of efforts to expand east-west rail service in Massachusetts.
- [Connecticut River Main Line](https://trainsinthevalley.org/connecticut-river-main-line/) - Information about the rail corridor in Massachusetts known as the Connecticut River Main Line (or the Knowledge Corridor) between Springfield, MA and East Northfield, MA.
- [Take the Train to the Railroad Hobby Show](https://trainsinthevalley.org/train-to-the-railroad-hobby-show/) - Everything you need to know to take a real train to the Amherst Railway Society's Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield, Mass.
- [Transparency & Accountability](https://trainsinthevalley.org/transparency-accountability/) - Trains In The Valley takes very seriously its responsibility to be transparent and accountable. Our goal is to model the best practices used by other similar not for nonprofit community organizations. We firmly believe that with transparency comes trust. With that thought in mind, we are pleased to provide additional details about the structure of
- [Contacts](https://trainsinthevalley.org/contacts/) - This page provides contact information for railroads, transit agencies, and public authorities serving the Pioneer Valley and surrounding regions. It is intended as a public reference for reporting safety concerns, service issues, or general questions related to rail and transit operations. Contents Railroad Emergency & Safety Contacts Passenger rail contacts Freight rail contacts Regional bus
- [Greenfield station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/greenfield-station/) - Your local source for everything you need to know about Amtrak's passenger rail service in Greenfield, Massachusetts.
- [Greenfield platform extension project](https://trainsinthevalley.org/greenfield-platform-extension-project/) - This page provides an overview of a 2019-2019 project that extended the length of the high-level station platform in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The extensed of the platform allows for simultaneous level access boarding/disembarking of three passenger cars (one door each of the lead and rear cars / both doors of the middle car). In summary,
- [Springfield Union Station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/springfield-union-station/) - Your local source for everything you need to know to take the train from Union Station in Springfield, Massachusetts.
- [Northampton station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/northampton-station/) - Your local source for everything you need to know about Amtrak's passenger rail service in Northampton Massachusetts.
- [Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited service](https://trainsinthevalley.org/east-west-rail-service-in-massachusetts/) - This page is for people who wish to travel by train between the western and eastern parts of Massachusetts on Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited service.
- [Contact a Transit Provider](https://trainsinthevalley.org/contact-a-transit-provider/) - If you have a question, concern, or comment about train or bus service in our region, the best way to get a response is to contact the agency responsible for that service directly. This page lists the appropriate transit providers and explains when and why you might want to contact each one. Passenger Rail Amtrak
- [Reports & Studies](https://trainsinthevalley.org/reports-and-studies/) - A listing of studies and reports on freight and passenger rail service in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts.
- [Infrastructure | Northampton](https://trainsinthevalley.org/infrastructure-northampton/) - Information about the rail infrastructure in the city of Northampton, Massachusetts.
- [Donate Today](https://trainsinthevalley.org/donate/) - Our annual appeal for donations to support Trains In The Valley
- [Windsor Locks station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/windsor-locks-station/) - 100 South Main Street, Windsor Locks, CT. Information about the station for people who live in Western Mass.
- [Northampton Underpass](https://trainsinthevalley.org/northampton-underpass/) - This page details the construction of the railroad underpass in Northampton, Massachusetts in 2016–2017. The underpass connects the Mass Central Rail Trail — on the east side of the railroad tracks — with the Northampton Bike Trail Network on the west side of the tracks. Images of the underpass Construction progress images 2016 2017 The
- [Hartford Line](https://trainsinthevalley.org/ctrail-hartford-line/) - The page for you if your traveling to or from western Mass on the Hartford Line.
- [Vermont Passenger Rail Information](https://trainsinthevalley.org/vermont-passenger-rail-information/) - On this page you will find timetables for the scheduled Amtrak services in Vermont. The page was setup to help rail advocates in Vermont get this information posted online. Please note that Trains In The Valley is not responsible for the information presented on this page. Contents Amtrak’s Ethan Allen Express and Thruway Bus SchedulesBurlington
- [2025 Thanksgiving Travel Update](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2025-thanksgiving-travel-update/) - Your guide for traveling by train to and from the Western Mass around Thanksgiving.
- [2023 Thanksgiving Travel Update](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2023-thanksgiving-travel-update/) - Your guide for traveling by train to and from the Western Mass around Thanksgiving
- [Northern Tier Passenger Rail](https://trainsinthevalley.org/northern-tier-passenger-rail/) - Help us restore passenger rail service on the Northern Tier Route in Massachusetts
- [MassDOT Industrial Rail Access Program](https://trainsinthevalley.org/industrial-rail-access-program/) - The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Industrial Rail Access Program (IRAP) is a public/private partnership program that provides state incentive funding to increase freight rail usage in Massachusetts by making it easier for shippers/receivers to connect to the freight rail system and for railroads to attract and serve viable markets. The program was established by
- [Trains to The Big E](https://trainsinthevalley.org/trains-to-the-big-e/) - Everything you need to know to get to the Big E by train this year — with connections available from the Hartford Line, the Valley Flyer, and the PVTA G73 Express bus from Northampton and the Holyoke Mall.
- [How to Get to Bradley Airport on Public Transit](https://trainsinthevalley.org/how-to-get-to-bradley-airport-on-public-transit/) - Local information detailing how to get to Bradley Airport by public transit from western Mass.
- [File Cabinet](https://trainsinthevalley.org/file-cabinet/) - This is a page where we maintain a listing of resources that we think are noteworthy and interesting.
- [Railroad Crossing Safety](https://trainsinthevalley.org/railroad-crossing-safety/) - Railroad crossings are an everyday part of life in the Pioneer Valley, where freight trains, Amtrak passenger service, and local road traffic all share the same space. While the region does not experience a large number of train—vehicle incidents, safety at these crossings remains a critical concern because even a single accident can have serious
- [Railroad Crossings of Note](https://trainsinthevalley.org/railroad-crossings-of-note/) - This page provides access to public reference information related to railroad crossings of note in our area. This listing is maintained by Trains In The Valley. Contents Current crossings of note Front Street crossing | West Springfield Memorial Avenue crossing | West Springfield Former crossings of note Birnie Road crossing | Longmeadow State Street crossing
- [Infrastructure | Completed Projects](https://trainsinthevalley.org/infrastructure-completed-projects/) - This page provides an overview of recently completed rail-related infrastructure projects in the Pioneer Valley region. Please note that this listing does not list all projects. Contents GreenfieldExtension of the station platform (2018–2019) HolyokeRepairs to Pioneer Valley Railroad Bridge (2018) NorthamptonBike/pedestrian underpass (2016–2017)Extension of the station platform (2018–2019) SpringfieldUnion Station, Platform C (2016–2020)Bike/pedestrian underpass (2019–2021)
- [MassDOT CIP](https://trainsinthevalley.org/massdot-cip/) - This page provides an overview of the MassDOT Capital Investment Plan that relates to rail investments, both passenger and freight, in the Pioneer Valley region of western Mass.
- [Western Mass. Passenger Rail Commission Overview](https://trainsinthevalley.org/western-mass-passenger-rail-commission/) - This page provides a comprehensive overview of the Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission
- [Holyoke station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/holyoke-station/) - Your local source for everything you need to know about Amtrak's passenger rail service in Holyoke, Massachusetts,
- [Freight Railroads](https://trainsinthevalley.org/freight-railroads/) - This page provides an overview of the freight railroads operating in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts. Contents Interactive map Berkshire and Eastern Railroad CSX Transportation New England Central Railroad Pioneer Valley Railroad See also Further reading Interactive map Berkshire & Eastern Railroad Berkshire & Eastern Railroad (BERX) is the current contract operator for
- [Rideshare and taxi Services](https://trainsinthevalley.org/taxi-and-rideshare-services/) - This page contains a listing of rideshare and taxi services in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts.
- [Intro to Government and Rail](https://trainsinthevalley.org/intro-to-government-and-rail/) - Needless to say, there are dozens of jurisdictions and entities that make decisions impacting passenger and freight rail service in our region. Here a brief summary of some of the major parties involved, in alphabetical order: AmtrakThe National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) operates most scheduled passenger rail service in western Massachusetts. Amtrak operates the service
- [Rail News Roundup Archive](https://trainsinthevalley.org/rail-news-roundup/) - The Rail News Roundup is the online newsletter of Trains In the Valley, a rail advocacy organization in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts. Trains In The Valley's newsletter, which was first published using the Rail News Roundup name in June of 2017, provides news and information related to freight and passenger rail service
- [Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study Overview](https://trainsinthevalley.org/northern-tier-rail-study/) - This page provides an overview of MassDOT's Northern Tier Passenger Rail Study which is looking at the possibility restoring passenger rail service between North Adams, Greenfield and Boston.
- [Maps](https://trainsinthevalley.org/maps/) - This page contains a small collection of notable maps. Contents Railroad maps Historic maps Other maps Useful links Railroad maps Interactive map of railroad lines | OpenRailwayMap Rail Inventory | MassDOT Historic maps Boston & Albany Railroad Track Map (1956) Greenfield, MA (1877) Other maps Intercity Bus Atlas | U.S. DOT Global Transit Map
- [About us](https://trainsinthevalley.org/about-us/) - Trains In The Valley, founded in 2016, is a regional rail advocate organization. We advocate for improved and expanded passenger and freight rail service in the Pioneer Valley region of western Massachusetts by working with elected officials, state officials, transportation planners, railroads, and the public. We are volunteers who do this because we believe that
- [Contact Elected Officials](https://trainsinthevalley.org/contact-elected-officials/) - Major policy and funding decisions for transportation projects in our region are often driven by our elected officials working in concert with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, the Franklin Regional Council of Governments, and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. According to the New York Times, the best way to get your message through to your
- [Freight Rail Customers](https://trainsinthevalley.org/freight-rail-customers/) - CSX TRANSPORTATION Astro Chemicals, 126 Memorial Dr, Springfield, MA Boise Cascade Co, 33 Fowler St Ext, Westfield, MA John S Lane & Son Inc, 311 East Mountain Rd, Westfield, MA Joseph Freedman Co Inc, 115 Stevens St, Springfield, MA Lancer Transportation & Logistics, 311 Industry Ave, Springfield, MA Northstar Pulp & Paper Inc,
- [Travel Options](https://trainsinthevalley.org/travel-options/) - This page provides an overview of passenger rail travel options in the Pioneer Valley region of Western Massachusetts. Hartford Line The Hartford Line is a regional passenger rail service between Springfield and New Haven, CT with intermediate stops in Windsor Locks, Windsor, Hartford, Berlin, Meriden, and Wallingford. The service connects at New Haven Union Station with
- [Route 9 Railroad Overpass in Northampton](https://trainsinthevalley.org/route-9-railroad-overpass-in-northampton/) - This page contains information regarding the railroad overpass (or bridge) above Main Street/Bridge Street (Route 9) in downtown Northampton, Mass. For decades now large trucks have come into contact, from time to time, with the underside of this structure because of its very low clearance above the roadway, which is posted at 11 ft. 0
- [Contact Us](https://trainsinthevalley.org/contact-us/) - We welcome your comments, suggestions, and questions. To connect with us please use this [Contact Form] Alternatively you reach us by phone on 413-341-0123. We are also active on Facebookfacebook.com/trainsinthevalley Page last updated: February 25, 2023Page last reviewed: July 18, 2022
- [Stay Informed](https://trainsinthevalley.org/stay-informed/) - Contents Follow us on Facebook Subscribe to our online newsletter A word about of website Follow us on Facebook We post brief updates on current issues related to rail service in the region on our Facebook page, which is linked here — Facebook.com/trainsinthevalley To receive updates on Facebook when we post please click on the
- [Photography near Tracks and Trains](https://trainsinthevalley.org/photography-near-tracks-and-trains/) - Must know facts for photographers Here are Operation Lifesaver's six “must-know" facts for photographers shooting photos near railroad tracks: Trains can’t stop quickly to avoid people or vehicles on the tracks. An optical illusion makes it hard to determine a train's distance from you - and its speed. The average train overhangs the track by
- [Take the train to MGM Springfield](https://trainsinthevalley.org/train-to-mgm-springfield/) - How to take the train to MGM Casino in Springfield, Massachusetts.
- [Proposed quiet zone in Deerfield MA](https://trainsinthevalley.org/proposed-quiet-zone-in-deerfield-ma/) - This page summarizes a efforts that are underway to consider the establishment of a "Quiet Zone" at one or more public railroad crossings in Deerfield, Massachusetts.
- [NNEIRI Study Overview](https://trainsinthevalley.org/nneiri-study/) - The page provides an overview of the Northern New England Intercity Rail Initiative (the NNEIRI Study) that was conducted between 2013 and 2016.
- [Springfield Underpass (2019–2021)](https://trainsinthevalley.org/springfield-underpass/) - This project, which was completed in late 2021, called for the construction of a pedestrian connection between the Brightwood and North End neighborhoods in Springfield. As part of the project, a fifty-two (52) foot long concrete underpass was constructed under the existing railroad tracks together with a new five hundred and thirty (530) foot long
- [Infrastructure | Springfield](https://trainsinthevalley.org/infrastructure-springfield/) - For travel to/from Springfield, see Amtrak Stations – Springfield Springfield Union Station The historic Springfield Union Station complex has been rebuilt and converted into a mixed-use intermodal transit terminal, serving Amtrak, the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA), Peter Pan Bus Lines, and Greyhound. The $84.5 million project integrated passenger rail service, intercity bus service,
- [Infrastructure | Holyoke](https://trainsinthevalley.org/infrastructure-holyoke/) - For travel to/from Holyoke, see Amtrak Stations / Holyoke Passenger rail station The Amtrak station stop in Holyoke, which is formally known as the Depot Square Railroad Station, consists of a 400-foot long high-level concrete boarding platform with tactile edging and a 170-foot canopy. The station design was funded through a U.S. Department of
- [Infrastructure | Greenfield](https://trainsinthevalley.org/infrastructure-greenfield/) - For travel to/from Greenfield, see Amtrak Stations – Greenfield Passenger rail station The current Amtrak station stop in Greenfield is a covered 146-foot long wooden high-level boarding platform. The platform was constructed in late 2014 as part of the Knowledge Corridor – Restore Vermonter Project. The station platform is located next to the John
- [Wanted: Books for the Book Exchange](https://trainsinthevalley.org/springfield-union-station-book-exchange/) - The Springfield Union Station Book Exchange is actively seeking donated books. Donated books may be placed directly on the shelves at the exchange, or if the kiosk is closed, books can be be dropped off at the security office at the north end of the main waiting room. Alternatively, if you live in Easthampton, Hadley,
- [Thank you!](https://trainsinthevalley.org/thanks1/) - You're back on the Trains In The Valley website because the PayPal checkout process is now complete. Thank you for becoming a Friend of Trains In The Valley with your donation! In the next few minutes you will receive an email receipt from PayPal with a confirmation of your donation. Please be aware that your
- [Route 9 Railroad Overpass Signage](https://trainsinthevalley.org/route-9-railroad-overpass-signage/) - This page provides an overview of the road signage leading to the Route 9 (Main St / Bridges St) railroad overpass in downtown Northampton, Mass. If you landed on this page because of a Google search we would recommend that you first visit the Route 9 Railroad Overpass in Northampton page. Overview The passive and
- [Help Get the Vermonter Back on Track](https://trainsinthevalley.org/help-get-the-vermonter-back-on-track/) - Amtrak's Vermonter service was suspended on March 26, 2020 — almost one year ago. There was good reason then to suspend the service, as we headed into pandemic — but the Covid tide has turned now and we think it's time to start the process to put this train back in service. Here's what we,
- [Trains In The Valley Events](https://trainsinthevalley.org/events/) - Past Events Rail Users' Network Meeting | October 13, 2018 Sponsored by the Rail Users' Network and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, with the assistance of Trains In The Valley and the Train Campaign. Meeting Agenda and details Rail Users' Network Mtg | Oct 13th Presentations from the meeting CTrail Hartford Line and
- [Northampton platform project (2018-19)](https://trainsinthevalley.org/northampton-platform-extension-project/) - In 2019 MassDOT completed a project that extended the station platform in Northampton to a length of 146 feet. The extension of the platform allows for simultaneous level access boarding/disembarking of three passenger cars (one door each of the lead and rear cars / both doors of the middle car). In summary, the
- [Donation as a Gift](https://trainsinthevalley.org/donationasagift/) - A donation to Trains In The Valley could be a perfect last-minute holiday gift for a special person in your life. If you'd like to do this please follow these instructions: 1. Visit the Donate page on our website and make your donation. 2. When you check out please leave a note in the
- [Get involved](https://trainsinthevalley.org/get-involved/) - We're looking for people who want to get involved with the effort to improve and expand passenger rail in the Pioneer Valley. How to Get Involved Review the Trains in the Valley website and learn more Sign up to receive periodic email updates from Trains in the Valley (1–2 times per month) by filling out
- [Skip the Car, Take the Train to Northampton](https://trainsinthevalley.org/2019-northampton-jazz-festival/) - Venue Map Skip the Car, Take the Train to Northampton Amtrak's Valley Flyer and Vermonter both provide service to Northampton. Valley Flyer • New Haven1 – Hartford — Springfield – Northampton Vermonter • Washington – New York City – Northampton – Vermont 1 With scheduled connections to Metro-North and other Amtrak service in New
- [Passenger Rail History](https://trainsinthevalley.org/passenger-rail-history/) - Passenger rail service in the Connecticut River Valley region of western Massachusetts started in 1845 when the Connecticut River Railroad completed a “rail road” between Springfield and Northampton. Service operated until the late 1960s when the Boston and Maine Railroad discontinued its passenger rail service north of Springfield. Amtrak resumed service on the line in
- [Safety](https://trainsinthevalley.org/safety/) - Railroad Safety Tips and Facts courtesy of Operation Lifesaver1 Freight trains don't travel at fixed times, and schedules for passenger trains change. Always expect a train at each highway-rail intersection. All train tracks are private property. Never walk on tracks; it's illegal to trespass and highly dangerous. By the time a locomotive
- [Contact the Media](https://trainsinthevalley.org/contact-the-media/) - Write a Letter to the Editor Many newspapers publish “letters to the editor.” Each paper has its own guidelines regarding the maximum length of the letter they will publish. Be timely Newspapers prefer to print letters that relate to current news. Compose and submit your letter within a day or two of the news or
- [Hartford Line printed timetable locations](https://trainsinthevalley.org/hartford-line-timetable-locations/) - Printed copies of the Hartford Line timetable are available at the following locations in the Pioneer Valley. Agawam Agawam Library | 75 Cooper St - in the display rack near the front door Amherst UMass Amherst Student Union - in the display rack at the information desk Holyoke Holyoke Transportation Center |
- [Photographers Needed](https://trainsinthevalley.org/photographers-needed/) - Wanted: Interesting Local Images We're putting out a call for people who would like their image(s) to be considered for use as the cover photo on the Trains in the Valley Facebook page. As example, we would really love to have someone submit a recent shot of a CTrail Hartford Line train taken somewhere in
- [Subscribe](https://trainsinthevalley.org/subscribe/) - Tired of checking our site to see what's new? Just click on [ Subscribe ] (*) to sign up to receive our latest content. (*) the link will take you to our sign up form on the MailChimp email platform. We also have a group page on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/trainsinthevalley A link to a
- [Sitemap](https://trainsinthevalley.org/sitemap/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://trainsinthevalley.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [News](https://trainsinthevalley.org/category/news/)
- [Sticky post](https://trainsinthevalley.org/category/sticky-post/)
- [Events & Meetings](https://trainsinthevalley.org/category/events-meetings/)
- [Rail News Roundup](https://trainsinthevalley.org/category/rail-news-roundup/)
- [Events](https://trainsinthevalley.org/category/events/)

## Tags

- [Infrastructure](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/infrastructure/)
- [Reports](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/reports/)
- [Legislation](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/legislation/)
- [Parking](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/parking/)
- [Buses](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/buses/)
- [Westfield](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/westfield/)
- [Palmer](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/palmer/)
- [Fares](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/fares/)
- [Then and Now](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/then-and-now/)
- [The Berkshires](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/the-berkshires/)
- [Transit-oriented development](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/transit-oriented-development/)
- [Central Corridor](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/central-corridor/)
- [CSX](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/csx/)
- [IRAP](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/irap/)
- [Events & Meetings](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/events-meetings/)
- [FRTA](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/frta/)
- [Pan Am Railways](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/pan-am-railways/)
- [CRRC](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/crrc/)
- [Advocasy](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/advocasy/)
- [Railroad crossings](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/railroad-crossings/)
- [PVTA](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/pvta/)
- [Lake Shore Limited](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/lake-shore-limited/)
- [Peter Pan Bus Lines](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/peter-pan-bus-lines/)
- [Montrealer](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/montrealer/)
- [Inland Route](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/inland-route/)
- [Vermonter](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/vermonter/)
- [Freight rail](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/freight-rail/)
- [Holyoke station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/holyoke-station/)
- [East-West Rail](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/east-west-rail/)
- [Knowledge Corridor](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/knowledge-corridor/)
- [New England Central Railroad](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/new-england-central-railroad/)
- [NEC FUTURE](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/nec-future/)
- [MGM Springfield](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/mgm-springfield/)
- [Northampton station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/northampton-station/)
- [Amherst station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/amherst-station/)
- [Valley Flyer](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/valley-flyer/)
- [Pioneer Valley Railroad](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/pioneer-valley-railroad/)
- [Hartford Line](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/hartford-line/)
- [Bikes on the train](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/bikes-on-the-train/)
- [Springfield Union Station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/springfield-union-station/)
- [Greenfield station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/greenfield-station/)
- [NNEIRI Study](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/nneiri-study/)
- [Northampton underpass](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/northampton-underpass/)
- [MassDOT CIP](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/massdot-cip/)
- [MA State Rail Plan](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/ma-state-rail-plan/)
- [Rail Passengers Association](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/rail-passengers-association/)
- [Berkshire Flyer](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/berkshire-flyer/)
- [Windsor Locks station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/windsor-locks-station/)
- [Northern Tier Rail Study](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/northern-tier-rail-study/)
- [Springfield underpass project](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/springfield-underpass-project/)
- [CT2030](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/ct2030/)
- [MBTA Rail Vision Study](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/mbta-rail-vision-study/)
- [Rail Advocasy](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/rail-advocasy/)
- [Route 9 railroad bridge](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/route-9-railroad-bridge/)
- [Route 9 Overpass](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/route-9-overpass/)
- [Brattleboro station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/brattleboro-station/)
- [Americans with Disabilities Act](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/americans-with-disabilities-act/)
- [NY Penn Station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/ny-penn-station/)
- [U.S. DOT](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/u-s-dot/)
- [Chester station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/chester-station/)
- [Conn River Line](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/conn-river-line/)
- [Enfield station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/enfield-station/)
- [Riverfront Park](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/riverfront-park/)
- [Bradley Airport](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/bradley-airport/)
- [Train horns](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/train-horns/)
- [Western Mass Rail Commission](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/western-mass-rail-commission/)
- [Western Mass Rail Coalition](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/western-mass-rail-coalition/)
- [Palmer station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/palmer-station/)
- [Boston & Albany Route](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/boston-albany-route/)
- [Corridor ID](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/corridor-id/)
- [Compass Rail](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/compass-rail/)
- [Front Street Overpass project](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/front-street-overpass-project/)
- [West-East Rail](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/west-east-rail/)
- [Amtrak Board of Directors](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/amtrak-board-of-directors/)
- [Northern Tier Rail](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/northern-tier-rail/)
- [Safety](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/safety/)
- [West Springfield](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/west-springfield/)
- [East Deerfield Rail Yard](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/east-deerfield-rail-yard/)
- [Montreal preclearance](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/montreal-preclearance/)
- [Pittsfield](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/pittsfield/)
- [Pittsfield Station](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/pittsfield-station/)
- [Infastructure](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/infastructure/)
- [RPA](https://trainsinthevalley.org/tag/rpa/)