Dear Mr. Secretary, I write to add my voice to what I hope is a growing chorus of support for the re-establishment of passenger rail service along the Housatonic River valley, which I feel most strongly could help revitalize this beautiful, but economically distressed corner of our state. Sixty years ago the New York, New [...]
From: Ruth Pearce Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2014 12:47 PM Subject: Bring back the trains My name is Ruth Pearce and I live with my husband in Stockbridge Massachusetts. We have lived in the town since 2005, at first returning home only on weekends, but now enjoying being home in the Berkshires year round and [...]
To: 'john.ray@state.ma.us' Subject: Housatonic passenger service Dear Mr. Ray, I’m writing as a citizen and business owner to ask you to continue to do everything in your power to make the Housatonic passenger rail service a reality. Passenger rail to New York will improve our region economically, socially, and environmentally through sustainable economic development. Professional [...]
This is a crucial moment in our effort to Bring Back the Trains! Please email or telephone MassDOT Secretary Richard Davey to advocate for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to move forward decisively on the Housatonic passenger rail line. The Governor’s comments, reported in the Berkshire Eagle on Tuesday and linked below, have set the stage. [...]
On Monday, 16 June 2014, the Train Campaign’s Karen Christensen is moderating an international meeting of an informal group of train activists, officials, and people from the World Car-free Network and Low Tech Magazine. Some believe high-speed rail is ruining the industry by raising prices, and others are, like us, engaged in efforts to bring [...]
There will be a Train Campaign meetup at the Prairie Whale in Great Barrington soon - date to be confirmed and we'll be sending out an announcement in a few days. If you're able to host an event, we'll be glad to help with a speaker (to answer questions and bring friends and neighbors, or your community group, [...]