amtrak downeaster

Published
August 26, 2019

Midcoast awaits delayed Downeaster service as track testing rolls on

The rail authority now hopes to complete testing for a seasonal run to Rockland by Memorial Day next year.
Published
July 10, 2019

Rail officials float West Falmouth stop for Downeaster

An additional stop north of Portland is of interest to Falmouth town officials and the passenger rail authority.
Published
March 27, 2019

Passenger rail between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland could cost $300 million

The Lewiston/Auburn Passenger Rail Service Plan Committee hosted a discussion of service scenarios and got feedback from the public on a train between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland.
Published
March 26, 2019

Lewiston-Auburn to Portland rail options to be explored at meeting

The public meeting Wednesday will cover route options for the proposed connection to the Amtrak Downeaster in Portland.
Published
November 2, 2018

Amtrak expanding train service to Freeport, Brunswick on Nov. 12

The Downeaster currently runs five round-trips between Portland and Boston, with three extending to Freeport and Brunswick.

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Published
September 6, 2018

Downeaster train between Maine and Boston to be interrupted

Track improvements between Brunswick and Dover, N.H. will mean that passengers may have to be bused for part of their trip.
Published
April 17, 2018

Maine Voices: Rail authority demonstrates two degrees of fraud, waste and abuse

The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority lacks any meaningful oversight.
Published
November 18, 2017

Downeaster train hits car stuck on tracks; no one injured

The train was traveling from Portland to Boston when the accident happened in East Kingston, N.H.
Published
August 19, 2017

Amtrak brings back 1955 dome car to Downeaster train

The 'Amtrak Great Dome rail car' returns to the Downeaster route through Sept. 24.
Published
January 12, 2017

Train-truck collision in Old Orchard Beach under investigation

Carson Filiault of Old Orchard Beach told police that his 2005 Nissan pickup truck revved when he shifted into reverse and ended up in the path of the Downeaster.