Downeaster passenger rail to restart service Monday

A single round trip between Boston and Brunswick will resume after a two-month service suspension.

Downeaster to suspend service temporarily starting Monday

The rail service, which had already been curtailed because of the coronavirus, will halt service until April 30.

Amtrak further limits Downeaster service in response to COVID-19

Starting Monday, the rail line will operate only one round trip per day between Brunswick and Boston.

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.

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.

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.

Passenger rail service between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland could cost $300 million

The Lewiston/Auburn Passenger Rail Service Plan Committee hosted the event to discuss service scenarios and get feedback from the public on a passenger rail service from Lewiston and Auburn to Portland.

Lewiston-Auburn to Portland rail connection details at meeting

A public meeting Wednesday will discuss route options for the proposed connection to the Amtrak Downeaster in Portland.

Next phase of Lewiston-Auburn rail study will look at Portland connection

Auburn council to review L-A passenger rail study