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EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 12 MIN

Full Speed Ahead: MassDOT Connects the Commonwealth Through "Compass Rail"

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There's more interest in train travel these days, thanks to higher gas prices, but the efforts to expand access to passenger rail around the Commonwealth have been going on for many years now. Several improvement and expansion projects are already underway through MassDOT's "Compass Rail" initiative, with a significant focus on Central and Western Massachusetts. Meredith Slesinger, MassDOT's Rail and Transit Administrator, joins Nichole to talk about their expansion efforts and the benefits of access to passenger rail services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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