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CARES Act to come to the aid of Maine’s rail line to Boston

by Associated Press September 15, 2020September 15, 2020

Federal CARES Act money will pay for improvements to the passenger rail system that connects Maine to Boston

Business, Maine

Amtrak on track to start more Downeaster round trips to Boston

by Steve Craig July 19, 2020July 19, 2020

Starting Monday, the passenger rail service will increase runs from one round trip on weekdays only to four round trips seven days a week to and from Brunswick.

Business, Maine, News

Downeaster to make more runs daily between Maine and Boston starting Monday

by news service reports July 15, 2020July 16, 2020

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.

Times Record

Downeaster ridership low but rising as trains start running after two-month shutdown

by Hannah LaClaire July 8, 2020July 9, 2020

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.

The Forecaster

Amtrak Downeaster resumes partial service to Boston

June 15, 2020

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, […]

Business, Maine, News

Downeaster passenger rail to restart service Monday

by Peter McGuire June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

A single round trip between Boston and Brunswick will resume after a two-month service suspension.

The Forecaster

Downeaster service temporarily suspended

April 13, 2020

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 […]