Rutland, VT

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Rutland, VT is the terminus of the Ethan Allen Express, a line subsidized by the Vermont Agency of Transportation that began operating in December 1996, although it only makes 2 stops in the state, running less than 20 miles within it. There is current movement afoot to extend the service from here north to Burlington, and redirecting service south through Manchester and Bennington Vermont. In both 2008 and 2009 it was threatened to be cut by the Agency of Transportation but politicians prohibited it.

The station itself is located on the edge of downtown Rutland with some nice pavement of parking lots between the station and the old downtown that mostly belong to a Wal Mart that the station and train tracks are behind. The stop has a single side platform that is maybe four cars long with steps that lead up to a mini-high level platform, that two doors can platform with a metal bridge plate for access. All trackside platforms have ADA tactile warning strips. There is a second track that terminating trains use for a siding parallel to the station platform. The platform is fully fenced with a gate that is only open when it is time to board a train. The station also has a modern station house that was built along with the station and formerly had until 2002, a staffed ticket office and checked baggage service. The station currently has a small waiting area, restrooms, and brochure racks with Vermont Tourism and Amtrak service information. The station is parallel to the platform and has doors out to both the lower platform and a staircase and wheelchair lift with direct doors out to the mini-high level platform, providing ADA access. There are also a set of street side doors out to the parking lot.
All Photos: 22 August, 2010;

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