Amtrak Bringing New, Modernized Trains To Maine As Part Of Upgraded New England Fleet
Amtrak is set to invest $7.3 billion in new modernized trains with new amenities, some of which will join the New England fleet
Downeaster
Amtrak Addresses Travel Concerns Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Amtrak is tackling COVID-19 and doing what they can to offer peace of mind to passengers.
Amtrak Downeaster Is Expanding Service to Freeport & Brunswick With More Trips
Amtrak's Boston-to-Portland passenger train is expanding service with more frequent trips to Freeport and Brunswick, up the coast of Maine.
Downeaster Goes Off the Rails in South Portland
There was another mishap with the Downeaster today (04/14/15) but no injuries were reported.
The Downeaster Ridership is Up!
I’ve given my kids a lot of good memories, I hope. One thing left I really want to do with them before they get too much older is take them on the Downeaster.
Downeaster Success Brings Some Noise Concerns for Brunswick
Success always seems to come with some problems, and in Brunswick, the noise from the idling train is a concern. The good news is that ridership for the Amtrak Downeaster’s first month of passenger service to Freeport and Brunswick was higher than expected. 80% higher that expected!