Amtrak
MassDOT Outlines ‘Compass Rail’ Vision for New Passenger Services in Western Mass.
MassDOT is pursuing plans for new Amtrak routes from Boston to New Haven and Albany, with Springfield as a new hub for intercity rail connections.
MassDOT Seeking Funds to Add More Frequent, Faster Worcester-Springfield Passenger Rail Service
MassDOT estimates that its proposed track improvements could enable Amtrak trains to run up to 80 mph, and reduce the time for passenger rail trips between Boston and Springfield to 2 hours and 10 minutes – roughly the same amount of time it takes to drive.
July 24, 2023
