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 ...

The Amtrak Downeaster uses the same track and two of its passenger trains were delayed because of the incident. Police taped off the area near the train station at 11 First St. around midday ...

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 ...

Train fans and frequent ... future expansions of the Downeaster service. With construction expected to begin in 2025, this project takes place in Malta, MT, and the Amtrak Malta station.

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.

Oct. 16—OLD ORCHARD BEACH — One person died and another was seriously injured when they were hit by a freight train near the Old Orchard Beach train station Wednesday morning. The incident happened at ...

The Amtrak Downeaster provides five round-trips daily from Brunswick, Maine, to Boston. With a stop along the way in Portland, travelers can make a daytrip along the New England corridor.

The Amtrak Downeaster remains a popular transit option between Maine and Boston, and the train is expected to welcome its 10 ...