Tracking the Light Special: Knowledge Corridor Sneak Preview—Vermonter at Greenfield

Today (December 29, 2014) was Amtrak’s first day of public operation on the new ‘Knowledge Corridor’ (B&M Conn River Line to traditionalists). The train was sold out in both directions and hundreds of people came out to watch history in the making.

I had the opportunity to make a round trip on the line from Greenfield to Springfield. I met lots of old friends and met many new faces! Although I’m sad to see the train off the old Central Vermont route, I’m equally happy to be able to ride over the B&M Conn River once again!

This is just a preview of a photographically intense afternoon. (More to follow, soon!)

The double headed northward Vermonter arrives at Springfield just after 3pm. Lumix LX7 photo.
The double headed northward Vermonter arrives at Springfield just after 3pm. Lumix LX7 photo.
Amtrak 56, the northward Vermonter, makes its first station stop at Greenfield, Massachusetts on December 29, 2014. Lumix LX7 photo.
Amtrak 56, the northward Vermonter, makes its very first station stop at Greenfield, Massachusetts on December 29, 2014. The new station platform was build specially to accommodate the Vermonter. Lumix LX7 photo.

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