greenmtnfiddler t1_j6kpzxs wrote on January 31, 2023 at 12:35 AM

Reply to comment by DrToadley in My proposal for near-future inter-town/city passenger rail expansions in Vermont! (MAP) by DrToadley

How likely is the Montreal extension, and how soon?

I'd be SO freaking happy to see it in my lifetime.

DrToadley OP t1_j6ks4nq wrote on January 31, 2023 at 12:50 AM

Amtrak has it on their website as a planned expansion!

greenmtnfiddler t1_j6kvbo4 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:14 AM

Well, yeah...it's been there a while. I was hoping you'd been to a planning meeting and heard something a little recent/hopeful.

I'm old enough to remember when it last existed, was actually planning my first trip when it stopped, so I'm cynical :(

tbdsniper t1_j6kzbg9 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:43 AM

Track upgrades have been completed between St. Albans and the Canadian border. It is now up to both governments on how to handle the border crossing. Within the last few years it was decided to have a port of entry in Montreal without having to stop at the border.

DrToadley OP t1_j6kzzjr wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:48 AM

Wish we had an EU-type agreement with Canada! Ah well...