Rail plan in southwest Vt. expected next fall

Member Center:

Rail plan in southwest Vt. expected next fall

Posted:

BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) - A consulting firm says a plan for passenger rail service in southwestern Vermont is expected to be done by next fall.

The firm, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., has been commissioned to do a New York-Vermont passenger rail study. Senior Project ManagerDavid Wilcock tells the Bennington Banner there were six options, but some have been ruled out due to costs. One of the routes considered too expensive is service between Albany and Rensselaer counties in New York and Rutland County in Vermont.

Costa Pappis, rail planner for the Vermont Agency of Transportation, says the timing for rail service coming to the area will be dependent upon federal funding.

Local News <a href="http://www.wten.com/category/173731/-local-news">More>></a>Local NewsMore>>
Rally held in support of legislation repealing SAFE Act
Rally held in support of legislation repealing SAFE Act
ALBANY, N.Y. - More than 400,000 postcards lobbying for the repeal of the New York SAFE Act will be delivered in Albany on Tuesday.This is part of a rally in which more than 200 gun owners and activistsMore >>
More than 400,000 postcards lobbying for the repeal of the New York SAFE Act will be delivered in Albany on Tuesday.More >>
Cuomo, Mohawk leaders sign casino pact
Cuomo, Mohawk leaders sign casino pact
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo and St. Regis Mohawk tribal leaders have signed an agreement to ensure the Mohawks keep their exclusive casino territory in northern New York while paying the stateMore >>
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and St. Regis Mohawk tribal leaders have signed an agreement to ensure the Mohawks keep their exclusive casino territory in northern New York while paying the state $30 million in gambling proceeds that have been withheld.
More >>
Questions linger in assembly sex harassment case
Questions linger in assembly sex harassment case
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Details of a sexual harassment scandal that is hitting powerful Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver are leading to more criticism of the investigation that appeared to stop at an alreadyMore >>
Details of a sexual harassment scandal that is hitting powerful Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver are leading to more criticism of the investigation that appeared to stop at an already disgraced lawmaker.More >>
Muppets creator's items head to NYC museum
Muppets creator's items head to NYC museum
NEW YORK (AP) - The Muppets may have taken Manhattan, but they're getting a spiffy new home in Queens. Muppet creator Jim Henson's family is donating about 400 puppets, costumes, props and other itemsMore >>
The Muppets may have taken Manhattan, but they're getting a spiffy new home in Queens.More >>
State senate honors veterans from across the state
State senate honors veterans from across the state
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Two of the last surviving members of a Marine Corps commando unit from World War II are among the dozens of veterans who have been honored by the New York Senate. Gerald West of FortMore >>
Two of the last surviving members of a Marine Corps commando unit from World War II are among the dozens of veterans who have been honored by the New York Senate.More >>
State crackdown on repeat drunken drivers keeps over 3,000 off roadways
State crackdown on repeat drunken drivers keeps over 3,000 off roadways
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York officials say their crackdown on repeat drunken drivers through new rules imposed last September has resulted in 3,164 potentially dangerous motorists being kept of theMore >>
New York officials say their crackdown on repeat drunken drivers through new rules imposed last September has resulted in 3,164 potentially dangerous motorists being kept of the state's roadways.More >>
State gets $49M for hurricane damage to canal system
State gets $49M for hurricane damage to canal system
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved $49 million for the New York State Canal Corporation to repair damage related to Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. DamagesMore >>
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved $49 million for the New York State Canal Corporation to repair damage related to Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.More >>
Voters weigh in on school budgets
Voters weigh in on school budgets
School budgets across the state will before voters Tuesday, as district residents head to the polls to weigh in on spending plans that often mean a hike in taxes. Staff reductions, program cancellationsMore >>
School budgets across the state will be voted on Tuesday, as district residents head to the polls to weigh in on spending plans that could mean a hike in taxes.More >>
New firing range approved in Green Island
New firing range approved in Green Island
GREEN ISLAND, N.Y. - A new commercial 14-lane indoor firing range is getting the go-ahead in the village of Green Island.The proposal to expand the Veterans Gun Depot indoor shooting range was given unanimousMore >>
A new commercial 14-lane indoor firing range is getting the go-ahead in the village of Green Island.More >>
Senate honors veterans from across the state
Senate honors veterans from across the state
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Two of the last surviving members of a Marine Corps commando unit from World War II are among the dozens of veterans who have been honored by the New York Senate. Gerald West ofMore >>
Two of the last surviving members of a Marine Corps commando unit from World War II are among the dozens of veterans who have been honored by the New York Senate.More >>

Rail plan in southwest Vt. expected next fall - NEWS10 ABC: Albany, New York News, Weather, Sports

Rail plan in southwest Vt. expected next fall

Local News <a href="http://www.wten.com/category/173731/-local-news">More>></a>Local NewsMore>>

Rally held in support of legislation repealing SAFE Act

Rally held in support of legislation repealing SAFE Act

Cuomo, Mohawk leaders sign casino pact

Cuomo, Mohawk leaders sign casino pact

Questions linger in assembly sex harassment case

Questions linger in assembly sex harassment case

Muppets creator's items head to NYC museum

Muppets creator's items head to NYC museum

State senate honors veterans from across the state

State senate honors veterans from across the state

State crackdown on repeat drunken drivers keeps over 3,000 off roadways

State crackdown on repeat drunken drivers keeps over 3,000 off roadways

State gets $49M for hurricane damage to canal system

State gets $49M for hurricane damage to canal system

Voters weigh in on school budgets

Voters weigh in on school budgets

New firing range approved in Green Island

New firing range approved in Green Island

Senate honors veterans from across the state

Senate honors veterans from across the state

News

Weather

Video

Sports

NEWS10