An Act relative to an interstate compact for western MA rail service

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation to negotiate an interstate agreement with Connecticut, New York, and Vermont to improve rail service in western Massachusetts. The agreement aims to create permanent commuter rail lines connecting cities like New Haven, Brattleboro, Worcester, and Albany, while also exploring extensions along the Knowledge Corridor. It mandates cooperation among the involved states to ensure these rail projects succeed and promotes connectivity for residents in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties.