This page contains a topical list of other organizations and groups that may be of interest.
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Advocacy groups in western Massacusetts
Other advocacy groups in Massachusetts
Advocacy groups in New England
Railroad history and hobby groups in the Pioneer Valley
Advocacy groups in the western Mass
Central Corridor Passenger Rail Coalition
Advocating for the establishment of passenger rail service on the corridor between New London CT, and Brattleboro VT.
Chester Massachusetts Railway Station & Museum
Advocating for a station stop in Chester MA along the Boston and Albany rail corridor.
Citizens for a Palmer Rail Stop
Citizens of Palmer and surrounding towns working to establish a train station in Palmer, MA along the Boston and Albany Corridor.
Northern Tier Passenger Rail Restoration Project
Center for Learning in Action | Williams College
The Train Campaign
An advocacy group working to revive passenger rail service between western Massachusetts and New York City.
Western Mass Rail Coalition
An association of rail advocacy groups working together to expand and improve passenger rail in Western Massachusetts.
Defunct groups
Pioneer Advocates for Commuter Rail (2007-2010)
A group that advocated for commuter rail in the Pioneer Valley.
Other advocacy groups in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Chapter of the Sierra Club | Transportation Committee
TransitMatters
TransitMatters advances people-focused and data-driven solutions to advocate for better public transportation and mobility that provides access and opportunities for every one across the Commonwealth, addresses climate change and inequality, and strengthens our economy.
Transportation for Massachusetts (T4MA)
T4MA, established in 2010, is a statewide coalition focused on improving Massachusetts’ transportation systems.
Advocacy groups in New England
Commuter Action Group (Connecticut)
A grassroots organization dedicated to empowering rail commuters on Metro-North to improve service by giving them a voice before the railroad, the Connecticut Deptartment of Transportation, as well as state and federal lawmakers.
Empire State Passenger Association (New York)
A volunteer network of citizens working to improve and expand Amtrak and public transit services across New York State.
Maine Rail Group
A group working to enhance passenger rail service in Maine and New England.
NH Business for Rail Expansion (New Hampshire)
Rhode Island Association of Railroad Passengers
TrainRiders/Northeast (Maine)
A organization dedicated to bringing modern and efficient passenger rail service to Northern New England.
Vermont Rail Action Network
A group working to convert generalized public support for rail in Vermont into an active, organized, and unified constituency that helps lead Vermont into a new age of the train.
National advocacy groups
Rail Passengers Association
A national organization that acts as a voice for rail passengers.
Rail Users’ Network
A group representing many different types of rail passengers, including long distance, commuter, and transit riders.
Transportation for America
An alliance of elected, business and civic leaders from communities across the country, united to ensure that states and the federal government step up to invest in smart, homegrown, locally-driven transportation solutions.
Other organizations
AmeriStarRail
A group looking to transform travel on the Northeast Corridor.
Connecticut Public Transportation Council
An independent board that acts as an advocate for public transit users in Connecticut.
American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
AASHTO is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing highway and transportation departments in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Council on Rail Transportation
Commuter Rail Coalition
An association of commuter rail agencies, operators, and other interested parties acting together to engage and educate stakeholders on the value commuter railroads bring to the communities they serve.
GoRail
GoRail works with community leaders across the country to tell the local story of freight rail.
Massachusetts Railroad Association
A trade association representing 11 freight-hauling railroads that operate across the Commonwealth along with many supporting businesses that provide goods and services to the railroad industry.
Northeast Association of Rail Shippers
A group representing shippers and professionals in the rail industry.
State-Amtrak Intercity Rail Passenger Rail Committee (SAIPRC)
SAIPRC members represent Amtrak, the Federal Railroad Administration, and the 21 agencies in 18 states responsible for funding 29 Amtrak routes.
States for Passenger Rail Coalition
An alliance of state and regional transportation officials who work together to promote the development and growth of Intercity Passenger Rail as part of an integrated national transportation network.
Vermont Rail Advisory Council
The Vermont Rail Council provide advice to the Governor and the Agency of Transportation on rail issues.
Railroad history and hobby groups in the Pioneer Valley
Amtrak Vermonter and Valley Flyer group on Facebook
A group of people on Facebook with a common interest in the Valley Flyer and Vermonter service.
Amtrak Vermonter group on Flickr
An image and video hosting group dedicated to the Amtrak’s Vermonter service.
Chester Massachusetts Railway Station & Museum
Shelburne Falls Trolley Museum
Nancy L. Dole Books & Ephemera
20 State Street | Shelburne Falls, Ma. | 413-625-9850
This shop has a large selection of railroad related postcards, books and ephemera.
Page last updated: November 5, 2025
Page last reviewed: January 22, 2025