Massachusetts advocates push for a $878.5M to $2.9B Northern Tier rail project to connect Western towns to Boston.

Advocates in Massachusetts are pushing for the Northern Tier rail project, which would reintroduce passenger trains through the Hoosac Tunnel, connecting towns like Shelburne Falls, Greenfield, and Fitchburg to Boston in under 3 hours. A letter backed by 100 organizations has shown support, and the project could cost between $878.5 million and $2.9 billion. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is studying the proposal, aiming to boost local economies and attract younger families to the region.

November 18, 2024
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