Marshall Miles Interviews Karen Christensen of the Train Campaign

July 02, 2019 00:12:39
Marshall Miles Interviews Karen Christensen of the Train Campaign
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Marshall Miles Interviews Karen Christensen of the Train Campaign

Jul 02 2019 | 00:12:39

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The Train Campaign - Bringing Back the Trains!

Engaging communities throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York with a vision for robust 21st-century passenger rail systems.  Our aim is to connect western Massachusetts and Connecticut to New York City with regional infrastructure for a sustainable future.

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The Train Campaign. Bring back the trains.

Did you know that a passenger rail service existed between New York City, western Connecticut, and western Massachusetts until 1972?
It’s true, and the line, along with all of the infrastructure, is still there.

Mission

To foster a robust network of rail transportation options in Berkshire County, MA, Litchfield County, CT, and neighboring regions.

Vision

We believe that the future of rural America, as well as smaller cities and towns, depends on the connectivity offered by freight and passenger rail because rail supports jobs and connects people. We believe in the long-term benefits of rail-oriented development:

Activities

The Train Campaign works to educate citizens, business leaders, stakeholder organizations, and public officials and to engage them in its mission to foster a robust network of rail transportation options in Berkshire County, MA, Litchfield County, CT, and neighboring regions. The Campaign is developing templates that will help similar initiatives that are part of the growing national and international movement to bring back the trains.

Projected benefits from restored passenger service on the Berkshire (Housatonic) Line:

Economic Benefits of Housatonic Railroad Passenger ServiceCenter for Creative Community Development, 2011.

Take action!

To find out more about how you can support this project click here.

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The Train Campaign: Bring Back the Trains from Diana Walczak

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