Amtrak

Transportation officials in Massachusetts have released a final report going over what passenger rail returning to northwest Massachusetts and beyond might look like – and potentially cost.The MassDOT study weighed multiple scenarios for trains traveling between North Adams, Greenfield and Boston. The report comes as state and local leaders from the Berkshires to Central Massachusetts call on the state to continue exploring the possibilities.That includes regional rail advocate groups like Trains in the Valley. WAMC sat down with its co-founder Ben Heckscher to talk about the study, east-west rail and other developments.

North Country officials are praising news that Amtrak that will restore rail services.

This week Amtrak began to reduce its service on its Empire service line due to reconstruction of the East River Tunnels in New York City. It’s being felt across New York and Governor Kathy Hochul is now calling on company’s executives to look into alternatives if they cannot restore service cuts.

Passenger rail service from New York City to Montreal is back on track after a months-long suspension.

It is expected that Amtrak will resume its Adirondack service next week.

New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik was in Plattsburgh Thursday to attend a ribbon cutting for a pharmaceutical repackaging facility. While there, the Republican held a rare media session with local reporters.

The suspension of service on Amtrak’s Adirondack rail line between Saratoga Springs and Montreal has been extended into September.

The start to Saratoga Springs' summer tourism season could be impacted after Amtrak announced this week that service between the Spa City and Montreal will be temporarily suspended.

Residents and officials in Castleton-on-Hudson are continuing their battle to create a safe crossing over Amtrak rail lines and develop a new park along the Hudson River.

The seasonal Berkshire Flyer rail service connecting Berkshire County to New York City is returning for another summer.