The Amtrak line, which suspended service on April 13, will start making 4 round trips between Brunswick and Boston as part of its service restoration.
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Downeaster ridership low but rising as trains start running after two-month shutdown
The pandemic has pushed back plans for the rail service from Brunswick to Rockland dubbed the Coastal Connection, which has already been delayed several times.
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Posted inThe Forecaster
Amtrak Downeaster resumes partial service to Boston
PORTLAND — After a two-month suspension due to coronavirus health concerns, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority has resumed Amtrak Downeaster service this week. Service will still be limited to one round trip on weekdays between Brunswick and Boston. The train will leave Brunswick at 4:15 a.m., making stops in Freeport at 4:28 a.m, […]
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Downeaster passenger rail to restart service Monday
A single round trip between Boston and Brunswick will resume after a two-month service suspension.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Downeaster service temporarily suspended
PORTLAND — The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority has temporarily suspended Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail service. The suspension will remain in effect through at least April 30 when the governor’s emergency declaration related to the coronavirus outbreak is set to expire. “The railroad tracks are still active. Freight trains will continue to operate, as […]
Posted inMaine, News
Downeaster to suspend service temporarily starting Monday
The rail service, which had already been curtailed because of the coronavirus, will halt service until April 30.
Posted inMaine, News
Amtrak further limits Downeaster service in response to COVID-19
Starting Monday, the rail line will operate only one round trip per day between Brunswick and Boston.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Vision for regional greenway development includes current, future train passage
L.D. 2124 would ensure that unused Maine rail corridors don’t stay stagnant indefinitely.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: For sake of our economy, environment, move slowly on converting Maine rail lines to trails
Reviving three now-inactive state-owned rail corridors could provide more mobility options and offer alternatives to people priced out of Portland.
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Police identify man killed by Amtrak train in Portland
Portland police are still looking for anyone who might have known Raul Fabian Schneider or his relatives.