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PublishedMay 24, 2021
Proposal to extend passenger rail to Bangor advances in Legislature
Major questions remain about the project, though, such as its cost and its environmental impact.
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2021
Opinions differ on potential impact as Waterville rail yard is sold to CSX
CSX Corp., the freight rail system whose tracks cross nearly every state east of the Mississippi River, is buying Pan Am Railways, extending its network into northern New England.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2020
All aboard: The fantastic, miniature world of model railroad-building
Enthusiasts come in all ages and genders, but their passion for the imagination, creativity and community the hobby offers is shared by all.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2020
Maine’s infrastructure gets a C- from civil engineers
Slightly better than the nation's average D+ grade, Maine's roads, bridges, wastewater plants are still in dire need of upgrades, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2020
State to demolish part of historic train trestle in Portland
The span, which is visible from Interstate 295, has been eyed by both trail and rail advocates but has fallen into 'critical' condition after being damaged by fire in 1984, according to the state.
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PublishedJanuary 4, 2020
Volunteers bringing steam locomotive back to life in Maine
They are slowly but surely restoring the last steam-powered locomotive operated by Maine Central Railroad.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2019
Unity-based train takes passengers on excursion with Santa Claus
The two-hour, round-trip adventure is put on by volunteers at the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad and departs Unity Station at 212 Depot St.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2019
Canadian Pacific buying rail line connected to Lac-Megantic disaster
Canadian Pacific plans to buy Central Maine and Quebec Railway by year's end in a deal worth an estimated $130 million, giving the transcontinental carrier access to ports in Searsport and Saint John, New Brunswick.
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PublishedJuly 30, 2019
Proposed rail service would link Portland, Westbrook, but it would be pricey
The line would reduce traffic and provide a faster alternative to bus service, but its estimated cost could exceed $100 million, according to a feasibility study done for the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority.
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