The idea of state-subsidized passenger train service between Boston and Portland was controversial in the 1990s, when critics feared it would be a big waste of Maine taxpayers’ money. Now the ...

Train rides are fun and memorable ... For instance, the New England route on the Amtrak Downeaster and a trip from DC to New York City both offer breathtaking views of the fall foliage. For ...

A total of 44 projects were funded including bridge construction and port expansion. On October 21, Transportation Secretary ...

A new Boston rail bridge, a California high-speed rail station, electric dock equipment in Miami and a safer highway ...

And those who board a train of any sort south of Boston ... too costly — the effort ultimately led to creation of the Amtrak Downeaster that restored passenger rail service to Maine for the ...

There's something special about taking a train ride. Maybe it's the feeling ... it before my recent trip to Maine on the Amtrak Downeaster. When my son's medical care landed us in Boston ...

Hungry travelers in Connecticut can take advantage of Restaurant Week in select destinations. For example, diners enjoy ...

DURHAM, N.H. — The Downeaster train whooshes northward on a fall afternoon, past lily-covered ponds, over rusted bridges and through the reds and yellows of the New England woods. Halfway ...

He and his partner regularly ride the Downeaster from Brunswick to Boston ... operations and other passenger excursions when Amtrak trains are present, according to the state’s request.

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.