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MassDOT reaches Pittsfield railroad agreement with CSX, while Amtrak’s $2B award set to bolster Berkshire Flyer

Richard E. Neal
Richard E. Neal
DMA-1 · Representative
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This press release from Representative Richard E. Neal (D-MA) was published on 2026-10-08 and titled "MassDOT reaches Pittsfield railroad agreement with CSX, while Amtrak’s $2B award set to bolster Berkshire Flyer".

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MassDOT reaches Pittsfield railroad agreement with CSX, while Amtrak’s $2B award set to bolster Berkshire Flyer

By Jim Kinney jkinney@repub.com PITTSFIELD — MassDOT now has an agreement with freight railroad company CSX allowing for rail improvements in Pittsfield. The track work will cut conflicts between passenger and freight trains, and support the seasonal Berkshire Flyer train from New York City as well as the west-east passenger rail. The state also [ ]
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