Amtrak

Published
March 6, 2023

Downeaster riders won’t be able to order alcohol while train is in New Hampshire

A Granite State law says alcohol served in New Hampshire must have been purchased in the state. On the Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail service, the alcoholic drinks come from Maine.
Published
September 14, 2022

Potential railroad strike would damage struggling U.S. economy, but effects in Maine unclear

A total of 60,000 union workers had been expected to walk off their jobs as early as 12:01 a.m. on Friday.
Published
July 29, 2022

Passenger rail service returns to Vermont city after nearly 70-year absence

Passenger rail service is returning to Vermont's largest city after an absence of almost 70 years as part of a renewal of interest in passenger rail service nationwide.
Published
June 27, 2022

Three killed when Amtrak train hits truck, derails in Missouri

It was not immediately clear exactly how many people were hurt.
Published
March 4, 2022

Amtrak engineer acquitted in 2015 derailment that killed 8

The train rounded a curve at about 106 mph, more than twice the 50 mph speed limit, before it derailed in north Philadelphia.
Published
November 9, 2021

Infrastructure bill could power largest expansion in Amtrak’s history

The funding would help rebuild the Northeast Corridor, but is also a path to bringing new service to cities and towns nationwide.
Published
April 11, 2021

Central Maine not included in Amtrak’s 2035 vision plan. What does that mean for future regional passenger rail service?

Experts say future not totally bleak, even if central Maine is not part of the passenger rail giant's long-range plan.
Published
October 4, 2020

New Hampshire man killed in Old Orchard Beach train accident

William Grizzaffi, 52, of Lebanon, N.H., was hit by an Amtrak train on Saturday night, police say.
Published
March 7, 2020

Amtrak cancels nonstop Acela service between Washington and New York

The suspension will start Tuesday and run through May 26.
Published
March 5, 2020

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.