The Future of Western Mass Rail: From Grassroots Advocacy to Reality

From the Western Mass Transportation Advocacy Network 2026 Forum Advocates for the Valley Flyer, East–West Rail, and the Northern Tier will discuss their work to expand and improve passenger rail service in western Massachusetts, highlighting coalition-building and other effective advocacy strategies. The panel will examine opportunities to strengthen connections east to Boston, south to New York City, and west to Albany; and to expand service north to Montreal.