The Berkshire Flyer will operate on weekends through the summer months in 2022 with a similar schedule next year.

Taking Off July 8: Amtrak’s Berkshire Flyer

Amtrak and the Massachusetts and New York State departments of transportation will run the Berkshire Flyer as a seasonal pilot service between New York City and Pittsfield, Mass., beginning July 8.

“This is how we cut ribbons at the T. With a ceremonial trolley ribbon breaking, the new Lechmere Station & entire Union Branch of the #GreenLineExtension is now open! Serving Cambridge & Somerville, this #BuildingABetterT project provides new access to reliable public transit.” —MBTA, via Twitter on March 21, 12:02 p.m. EDT.

First Look: MBTA Marks Start of GLX Service (UPDATED)

The first phase of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) long-awaited $2.3 billion Green Line Extension (GLX) debuted on March 21.

Amtrak, Vermont Partners Consider New Brattleboro Station

Amtrak is in talks with the state of Vermont, the town of Brattleboro and host-railroad New England Central Railroad (a Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary) to build a new station in Brattleboro.