high speed rail

Funding announced for New England high-speed rail line

Lucas Willard — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:25:27 +0000

State and federal officials have announced $120 million in federal funding to build part of a high-speed rail project between New Haven, Conn. and Springfield, Mass.

The 62-mile project calls for service every 30 minutes during peak periods and every 60 minutes at other times. Speeds would reach up to 110 miles an hour.

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's office projects 1.26 million riders annually by 2030.

Track Upgrades Begin To Bring High Speed Rail To Western Mass.

Paul Tuthill — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 22:15:00 +0000

Work has begun on a project that officials say will bring high speed passenger train service to the most heavily populated cities of western Massachusetts. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.

Contractor Selected To Helm Union Station Project

Paul Tuthill — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 19:50:00 +0000

A general contractor has been selected to manage the building of a major transportation project in western Massachusetts. A recent influx of federal funds has the long stalled redevelopment of Springfield’s derelict train station back on the fast track, as WAMC’s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports

U.S. Transportation Sec. Announces Funding For Springfield Project

Paul Tuthill — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:48:28 +0000

The Obama administration Monday announced more than $700 million for transportation projects across the country. The administration’s transportation secretary visited Springfield Massachusetts to highlight one of the projects. WAMC”s Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Paul Tuthill reports.