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 #1628867  by Jeff Smith
 
Gleaned from a Timeout article:

WROR
Massachusetts Has 3 Of The Most Beautiful Train Stations In The U.S.

#11 John W. Olver Transit Center – Greenfield
TimeOut explained that this station qualified due to the fact that the Vermonter and the Valley Flyer are right behind it. Technically, the John W. Olver Transit Center is for bus rides. Nonetheless, it’s close to the Main St. Historic District of Greenfield. It is often praised for its net-zero carbon design. The architectural exterior is also one to marvel at. It is made of brick, carbon, and locally sourced stone.

#4 South Station – Boston
“Opened in 1898, it was originally a union station built for five different rail systems which have since been consolidated or are defunct,” TimeOut explains. There are 13 platform tracks out of South Station. These will see commuters traveling locally and those heading out on vacation. Wanderu describes how there is even one train per day that goes to Chicago out of this busy Boston spot.

#3 Union Station – Worcester
This station is also over 110 years old. It serves Amtrak riders and local travelers. Furthermore, its placement in the city allows for a quick walk to many popular destinations within Worcester, such as the DCU Center for a concert or a game. The white exterior of this building is picturesque with the two white, tall-standing towers. At night, the roundabout in front is often lit up, making the entire train station block postcard worthy.
 #1628994  by markhb
 
I had never seen the Greenfield station until just now via GSV, but if that's even #11 on their list of most beautiful then they must live a life of bleakness and despair.

Springfield is an impressive complex, but externally it's a plain brick box; nothing much to see unfortunately.

Soutb Station is beautiful on the outside, and on the inside if you look in the right places where the old ceiling is lurking.