Amtrak police and Portland police are examing why no one aboard the Amtrak train noticed when the man was struck Sunday afternoon.
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Relative: Man killed by Amtrak train was headed to pharmacy
A relative of Lewis Bradley Jr., 62, said he was walking to a nearby pharmacy when he was struck from behind by an Amtrak Downeaster train Feb. 13.
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Amtrak Downeaster set new ridership record in 2019
More than 574,000 passengers rode the rail service last year, and there are plans for further improvements in southern Maine.
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Travelers beware: Bridge work will close Main Street between Biddeford and Saco
Main Street will be closed Saturday and Sunday, and Amtrak Downeaster service will be disrupted.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Downeaster floats plans to add in-state commuter service
The agency that runs the passenger train will hold an open house Tuesday evening in Portland to introduce its ideas and get public feedback.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Rail authority considers move for city’s Downeaster stop
One of seven possible locations that would cut back on pick up and drop off time is near the old Union Station site.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
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.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster, Uncategorized
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.
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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.
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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.