Hinds: Berkshire-NYC Train Plan Needs Marketing

BOSTON — The biggest challenge to implementing passenger rail service from Pittsfield to New York City is making sure potential passengers know the service is available, says the state senator from the Berkshires.

Sen. Adams Hinds, D-Pittsfield, said he is pleased with the pace that the project has been moving and is very confident that this train will attract tourists.

“We know that there is a demand for outdoor recreation and cultural institutions [in the Berkshires],” said Hinds, basing the assumption for success on previous economic assessments. The senator has promised to pilot the train service in 2020. Read more about the passenger rail service.>>

2018-10-29T09:43:28-04:00October 24th, 2018|Categories: News|Tags: |

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