-
PublishedNovember 13, 2021
As Downeaster nears a milestone birthday, questions arise about its future
While politicians favor expanding the train service, COVID has changed riding habits, perhaps permanently. Expenses and emissions also warrant consideration.
-
PublishedAugust 2, 2021
Mass transit recovery lagging in Maine as officials debate solutions
Some regional planners think the only way to get riders back and attract new ones is to invest in transit expansion and innovation.
-
PublishedJuly 1, 2021
Maine passenger train ridership rebounds as pandemic restrictions ease
Ridership on the Downeaster is expected to break 20,000 this month, a level not seen since COVID-19 hit.
-
PublishedApril 14, 2021
Amtrak Downeaster to resume full service in May
The popular passenger rail service will resume 5 daily round trips and adjust its schedule to add midday trips to and from Boston.
-
PublishedMarch 9, 2021
As Maine relaxes travel restrictions, passenger rail service may see a boost
As of now, the Downeaster Boston-to-Brunswick rail line is transporting roughly 15% of the riders they were prior to the pandemic.
-
PublishedFebruary 23, 2021
Maine transportation officials recommend moving Portland’s Downeaster station
Relocating the passenger rail station close to its former location in Portland would improve service between the city and Brunswick, they said.
-
PublishedNovember 24, 2020
Downeaster still chugging along despite low ridership
With four out of five daily trips from Brunswick to Boston back up and running following a two-month shut down in the spring and only up to 50 percent capacity on a train at a time, Downeaster officials are reporting only about 400 travelers per day— just about a quarter of projected totals.
-
PublishedJuly 19, 2020
Amtrak on track to start more Downeaster round trips to Boston
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.
-
PublishedJuly 15, 2020
Downeaster to make more runs daily between Maine and Boston starting Monday
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.
-
PublishedJuly 8, 2020
Downeaster ridership low but rising as trains start running after two-month shutdown
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.
Amtrak Downeaster
advertisement