In our end-of-week round-up, our panel chats about Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Amtrak and Tom Brady’s battle with the NFL.
New Amtrak Line Sees Early Boost In Riders, But Business Impacts Remain Unclear
The new route for passenger rail through the Pioneer Valley is exceeding expectations. That’s according to numbers from Amtrak. But it’s hard to tell if its had much of an effect on local businesses.
Passenger Rail Returns to Northampton and Greenfield, Future Expansion Is Uncertain
The change was spurred by federal stimulus money to update Amtrak’s Vermonter line. The trip is now slightly shorter, but the trains aren’t coming through the area any more often.
Construction Continues As New Rail Line Opens, Final Price Tag Remains Uncertain
A long-awaited upgrade to the north-south Amtrak line through the Pioneer Valley starts running next week, but work on the tracks is not complete.
“Knowledge Corridor” Rail Upgrade Delayed, Possibly Over Budget
An update to the north-south Amtrak line along the Connecticut River is expected to be running by the end of 2014. The project has been delayed, and might be running over budget.
Officials Showcase Plans for Holyoke Train Platform
Massachusetts and federal lawmakers were in Holyoke Monday to highlight plans to build a train platform, the latest in a series of projects aimed at revitalizing Holyoke’s downtown.