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    Amtrak is a quasi-governmental corporation that provides intercity passenger train service. Amtrak operates passenger service on 21,000 miles of track primarily owned by other railroads connecting 500 destinations in 46 states.

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    1. “ I will see them as well. I'm confident. But I will not tell you my age.'' He replaces acting general manager Donald L. Saunders, a former Amtrak executive who is chief operating officer of Chicago-based Veolia Transportation, one of the partners in the MBCR. Kiley most recently served as assistant vice president/operations for Norfolk Southern Corp., one of the country's largest freight railroad companies, where he oversaw major infrastructure and service improvement projects. He previously worked for Conrail. A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, Kiley began his railroad career at Boston's South Station in 1970 as a brakeman. ”
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    2. Springfield Redevelopment Authority praises design plans for Union Station redevelopment

      Explore masslive.com (Mar 7 2012)

      Springfield Redevelopment Authority praises design plans for Union Station redevelopment ...iting areas and upstairs offices for the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority, Peter Pan Bus Lines, and Amtrak rail service, along with other office and retail space, and possibly a day care center, according t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amtrak   Springfield   Peter Pan Bus Lines

    3. Palmer, Amherst, Montague among communities advocating restoration of passenger rail service along New England Central rail line

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 4 2011) Transportation

      ... service," Tucker wrote in an email. The future of Amherst's passenger service is up in the air, as Amtrak is expected to shift its Vermonter service once the "Knowledge Corridor" improvements on the west ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Palmer   Amtrak   Springfield

    4. Public transportation in Pioneer Valley running well after weekend storm

      Explore masslive.com (Nov 1 2011) Transportation

      Public transportation in Pioneer Valley running well after weekend storm ...e close Google Buzz Digg Stumble Upon Fark Reddit Share Email Print IMG_3504.jpg Zachary WeisharAn Amtrak train gets ready to leave Union Station in Springfield on Tuesday morning Despite the premature win... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Springfield College   Amtrak   Springfield

    5. Western Massachusetts railroad improvements will cut travel time between Connecticut and Vermont

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 20 2011) Transportation

      Western Massachusetts railroad improvements will cut travel time between Connecticut and Vermont ...vements on the Pan Am Rail line from Springfield to Northfield in the next two years will allow the Amtrak’s Vermonter line to move back to its original route, reduce travel time and restore passenger servi... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   William Martin   Amtrak   Springfield

    6. Springfield's Union Station gets $6 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant

      Explore masslive.com (Oct 12 2011) Transportation

      Springfield's Union Station gets $6 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant ...Valley Transit Authority local and regional bus service, Peter Pan and other intercity bus service, Amtrak passenger rail service and other future commuter and high speed rail service. “Today’s announcem... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amtrak   Springfield   Peter Pan Bus Lines

    7. Regional Report: New England's Strong Educational Infrastructure Fosters Growth

      Explore Area Development Online (Jul 19 2011) Education

      ...land region. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently awarded more than $800 million to Amtrak and to several New England States to make improvements to high-speed rail in the Northeast. The maj... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amtrak   Springfield   Knowledge Corridor

    8. Editorial: Upgrades to Western Massachusetts rail system important to the future of rail transportation

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 7 2011) Transportation

      Editorial: Upgrades to Western Massachusetts rail system important to the future of rail transportation ...o the Vermont state line – part of a broader plan to improve rail service form New Haven, Conn., on Amtrak’s busy Northeast corridor all the way up to Montreal. Editorial: Upgrades to Western Massachusetts... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Amtrak   Springfield

    9. High speed rail design, construction plans for Western Massachusetts approved

      Explore masslive.com (Jul 1 2011) Transportation

      High speed rail design, construction plans for Western Massachusetts approved ...roject, which is expected to cost $75.6 million, will rehabilitate the Connecticut River rail line. Amtrak’s Vermonter service will be rerouted to the line, providing a more direct route to Northampton and ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amtrak   Springfield   Northampton

    10. Railroad project between Springfield and New Haven receives $30 million in federal funding

      Explore masslive.com (May 10 2011) Transportation

      Railroad project between Springfield and New Haven receives $30 million in federal funding ...North Billerica, owns the north-south railroad running along the Connecticut River. Once completed, Amtrak trains will be able to follow the river North, not detour through Palmer as they do today. Once com... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission   Palmer   Amtrak

    11. Lawmakers want money for Western Mass. high-speed rail

      Explore bizjournals (Apr 19 2011) Transportation

      ...r commuter rail. No, really. * South Station expansion gets grant * Train ridership tracks upward * Amtrak ridership up Lawmakers from Massachusetts, Connecticut and Vermont have asked the federal governmen... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amtrak   Springfield

    12. Megabus adds Holyoke to its list of stops, joining Amherst

      Explore masslive.com (Apr 11 2011) Transportation

      Megabus adds Holyoke to its list of stops, joining Amherst ...trating on the more heavily traveled Boston-Washington, D.C., corridor. Lyons said the airlines, Amtrak and especially private autos are the real competition, not Peter Pan and BoltBus. “Typically less t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Holyoke Community College   Westfield State University   Amtrak

    13. Mass. joins bidders seeking $2.4b in aid for high-speed rail

      Explore Boston.com (Apr 7 2011) Transportation

      Massachusetts and 23 other states, the District of Columbia, and Amtrak are vying for $2.4 billion in federal aid that became available when Florida’s governor canceled a ... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Amtrak   Springfield   Dannel Malloy

    14. Greenfield Community College, C.S. Lewis Great Books College projects have positive impact on Franklin County

      Explore masslive.com (Feb 14 2011) Education

      Greenfield Community College, C.S. Lewis Great Books College projects have positive impact on Franklin County ...region. It is hoped that eventually this totally green facility will serve as a rail station for an Amtrak line from New York to Vermont. “Private investment is a true indicator of an economic upturn, and t... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Greenfield Community College   Amtrak   Greenfield

    15. Springfield plans $3.6 million Main Street reconstruction project in North End

      Explore masslive.com (Jan 26 2011)

      Springfield plans $3.6 million Main Street reconstruction project in North End The project, which is primarily federally funded, will extend along Main Street from the Amtrak overpass to Osgood Street in the Memorial Square area of the North End, according to city officials... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Domenic J. Sarno   Amtrak   Springfield

    16. Shining a light on opportunities in cities across the state

      Explore Boston.com (Jan 1 2011) Green Region , Information Technology

      ...hpcc.org. Second, the editorials emphasize the importance of rail connections, such as the MBTA and Amtrak service in Haverhill. The 2010 Massachusetts Department of Transportation Rail Plan identifies prio... (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Amtrak   Holyoke

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