News and Announcements

Award brings the total federal funding awarded for Compass Rail to over $320 million

Investments will improve rail reliability, strengthen connections to the Berkshires and advance West-East Rail

Major investment in Springfield will improve rail service, increase capacity and lay the groundwork for future passenger rail connections

Agreement advances infrastructure needed for permanent seasonal Berkshire Flyer service; new federal funding will support modern trains for Compass Rail

Funding will help communities expand flexible transportation options and connect residents to jobs, schools, health care and public transit

Upgraded warning systems will improve safety for motorists, pedestrians and rail operations in the community

The work adds a facility to transfer goods from train to truck for “last mile” connections, improving access to intermodal rail services in the region and opening new economic opportunities

Fare Free service drives growth and exceeds pre-pandemic levels

Grants will enable 27 organizations to purchase a total of 131 vehicles

47 awards totaling $5,484,297 to 40 Regional Transit Authorities, municipalities, and nonprofits

$10 million to RTAs, municipalities, and Regional Planning Agency

Funding award advances Boston-Albany Corridor to next phase of the federal Corridor ID Program

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Over $14.8 Million for Fully Accessible Transit Vans to Enhance Mobility for Older Adults and People with Disabilities

Program helps increase rail and freight access, economic opportunity, and job growth