Rail projects inching along in Western Mass. as MassDOT discusses hourly trains from Springfield to NYC

MassDOT, Amtrack, and rail agencies in Connecticut are discussing plans for an hourly train service between Springfield and New York City. MassDOT officials also provided an update on plans for Amtrack to add two daily Boston-Springfield services by 2030 as part of the proposed “inland route” along West-East Rail.