Nationwide, Amtrak saw 14% more riders in July of this year compared to last year. Passengers on the Vermonter line (St. Albans - Essex Junction - New York City - Washington D.C.) increased 23%. Ridership on the Ethan Allen Express (Rutland - New York City) increased 9%.Plans to enhance train service in Vermont with more frequent runs and smaller trains have been delayed because of insufficient funding. The earliest small trains could be in service would be summer 2010.
[Sources: Burlington Free Press, Boston Globe]
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