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Amtrak

Published
November 21, 2024

Pedestrian dies after being hit by Amtrak Downeaster in New Hampshire

Police say the person, who has not been identified, was walking along the tracks and wasn't aware of the approaching train traveling from Brunswick to Boston.
Published
July 31, 2024

Only a quarter of these trains are on time. The DOJ says it’s illegal.

The Justice Department is suing Norfolk Southern, accusing the private rail company illegally holding up Amtrak trains on a line that runs from New York to New Orleans.
Published
May 30, 2024

Amtrak’s heat-delay altered schedules won’t impact Maine, rail authority says

There will likely still be delays on the Downeaster when high temperatures affect the metal rails, but the schedule is staying put, for the time being.
Published
April 19, 2024

Portland’s Amtrak station may move from Thompson’s Point

To shorten trip times, the operator of the Amtrak Downeaster is considering relocating the Portland station to one of 3 sites along St. John Street.
Published
December 11, 2023

Brunswick-Rockland Downeaster extension eyed with federal grant

Amtrak's Downeaster was awarded a grant to explore extending the line on a 57-mile stretch from Brunswick to Rockland known as the Rockland Branch.

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Published
November 6, 2023

‘Amtrak Joe’ Biden visits Delaware to promote $16 billion for passenger rail projects

The president highlighted spending to modernize 25 passenger train projects between Boston and Washington, part of the nation's busiest rail corridor.
Published
May 27, 2023

Testing ‘difficulties’ delay launch of faster Acela trains, Amtrak says

New Acela trains scheduled to debut this fall need more analysis to ensure they can safely operate on the curvy and aging tracks between Washington and Boston, railroad officials said.
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.