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Senate Transportation praises station upgrades, clarifies Positive Train Control requirements for commuter rail
Summary
Committee members praised accessibility upgrades at White River Junction and were told Brattleboro station work should finish this summer. The rail bureau director explained that Vermont's train frequencies generally do not trigger Positive Train Control requirements that apply to commuter services, drawing a distinction between intercity (Amtrak) and commuter‑rail regulatory regimes.
Committee members commended recent station improvements and asked about safety and regulatory barriers to expanding more frequent passenger service.
Bridal Delabrio said the White River Junction platform has been made ADA accessible, is now concrete and level, and incorporates embedded heating elements to reduce snow accumulation. She said the Brattleboro…
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