If you get hungry on board the Amtrak Downeaster, there is a Cafe Car on board. It offers light meals (including popular Maine treats like Maine Red Snapper hot dogs, whoopie pies, and gummy ...

As a frequent Amtrak rider, I'm used to bringing my own meals and snacks rather than buying food on board. With options like frozen cheeseburgers and pizza, it was never particularly appetizing.

With $16.9 million in newly awarded federal funding, the Amtrak Downeaster passenger train service may launch an additional trip connecting Maine points — and passengers will see improvements ...

One of the best Northeast Amtrak routes with scenic summer views, the Downeaster is an intercity train that travels between Maine and Massachusetts. This popular train operates daily, showcasing ...

“Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the incident.” The Amtrak Downeaster uses the same track and two of its passenger trains were delayed because of the incident. Police taped off ...

Whatever it is, I'd never experienced it before my recent trip to Maine on the Amtrak Downeaster. When my son's medical care landed us in Boston, Massachusetts, we took a last-minute Amtrak ride ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Amtrak is the biggest name in US train travel, which also means there's a pretty high demand, especially around the holidays — over 1 ...

the agency that operates the Downeaster. Quinn said extending Amtrak service from Brunswick to Rockland has long been part of the authority’s strategic plan. Lease proposals must be submitted by ...

For a 10-hour train ride from NYC to Niagara Falls, New York, in August 2022, I booked a business-class ticket on an Amtrak train for $168. It was $100 more than a coach ticket on the same ride.

Hours and frequency of service vary by route and day of the week. The Amtrak Downeaster provides five round-trips daily from Brunswick, Maine, to Boston. With a stop along the way in Portland ...

PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - The Amtrak Downeaster remains a popular transit option between Maine and Boston, and the train is expected to welcome its 10 millionth passenger later this year.