https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/massachusetts-secures-130m-for-springfield-rail-project-west-east-rail-plansContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/massachusetts-secures-130m-for-springfield-rail-project-west-east-rail-planshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/massachusetts-secures-130m-for-springfield-rail-project-west-east-rail-plans#u140585Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:42:01 +0000The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has secured a $130 million federal grant to modernize the Springfield rail hub and expand service. This funding supports the expansion of the Springfield Amtrak station and advances the West-East Rail project, which aims to connect western Massachusetts to Boston. Additionally, a new agreement has put expanded Berkshire Flyer service on track, while MassDOT and CSX continue planning for broader passenger rail service expansions across the region.Why it mattersWestern Massachusetts has long sought improved passenger rail connectivity to t