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Published
January 31, 2020

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.
Published
October 22, 2019

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.
Published
October 21, 2019

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.
Published
October 17, 2019

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.
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.

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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.
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.