A new deal between Massachusetts transportation officials and CSX could put the Berkshire Flyer on track to become an ongoing seasonal rail option between New York City and Berkshire County.
State leaders say the Pittsfield work in that agreement would also support broader efforts to expand east-west passenger rail.
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In Pittsfield, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation would pay for a new siding and other track changes intended to create more rail capacity and reduce interference between freight and passenger trains, iBerkshires.com reported. The agency is also evaluating whether to add a platform at the Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center.
Once finished, officials said the project will give the Berkshire Flyer what it needs to run as a permanent seasonal service on weekends. MassDOT has set aside $31 million in its FY 2027-2031 Capital Investment Plan for the project, iBerkshires.com reported…