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Historic commission reviews MassDOT Compass rail plan; finds materials sufficient for Section 106
Summary
MassDOT briefed the commission on the Compass regional passenger-rail upgrades affecting Springfield Union Station, track reconfiguration and retaining-wall work; the commission moved to find the submitted Section 106 materials sufficient and noted continued coordination with MassHistoric, tribes and Amtrak/CSX.
MassDOT staff presented a multi-element improvement package intended to expand passenger service through Springfield Union Station as part of the statewide 'Compass' initiative. The presentation described platform expansions, track reconfiguration, retaining walls in the Chestnut/Albany area, potential…
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