Amtrak downeaster
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PublishedDecember 28, 2021
An 83-year-old man died when his pickup was struck by Downeaster train
The pickup 'went through the gate' Monday afternoon and ended up on the tracks in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2021
Amtrak Downeaster bound for Brunswick strikes vehicle in Massachusetts
The train's passengers were transferred to another train and some Amtrak service later in the day was canceled.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2021
Passenger rail receives historic funding as Downeaster turns 20
In Maine, municipal leaders want to see the Boston-to-Brunswick service expanded to other parts of the state, and a bill signed by the governor would study the issue.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2021
As Downeaster nears a milestone birthday, questions arise about its future
While politicians favor expanding the train service, COVID has changed riding habits, perhaps permanently. Expenses and emissions also warrant consideration.
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PublishedAugust 2, 2021
Mass transit recovery lagging in Maine as officials debate solutions
Some regional planners think the only way to get riders back and attract new ones is to invest in transit expansion and innovation.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2021
Maine passenger train ridership rebounds as pandemic restrictions ease
Ridership on the Downeaster is expected to break 20,000 this month, a level not seen since COVID-19 hit.
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PublishedApril 19, 2021
Amtrak Downeaster to return to pre-pandemic level of service
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PublishedApril 14, 2021
Amtrak Downeaster to resume full service in May
The popular passenger rail service will resume 5 daily round trips and adjust its schedule to add midday trips to and from Boston.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2021
Southern Maine bus, train and ferry operators team up for COVID-19 safety campaign
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PublishedMarch 9, 2021
As Maine relaxes travel restrictions, passenger rail service may see a boost
As of now, the Downeaster Boston-to-Brunswick rail line is transporting roughly 15% of the riders they were prior to the pandemic.
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