The challenges of the last several years have only strengthened people’s love for the outdoors. A multi-use off-road loop is the way to go.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Canadian group eyes revival of Grand Trunk Railroad from Montreal to Boston
The plan calls for stops in Bethel, Auburn, Portland and Old Orchard Beach, but there’s no timetable for the project.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Time to restore passenger rail service to central, eastern Maine
A propensity study puts us on the right track. A feasibility study can get us to our destination.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland to Auburn rail trail possibilities under consideration
A 15-member committee will decide whether a walking trail can be built on or near the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad tracks or if the corridor should remain as is for future train use.
Posted inBusiness, News
Regulators approve CSX’s purchase of Pan Am Railways
The deal will expand CSX’s 23-state network into Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine while adding to its reach in New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Infrastructure bill offers a perfect opportunity to perfect transportation
Part of the answer is light rail: self-propelled cars that can operate without the need for extensive track reconstruction or other improvements.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland railroad crossings to go quiet by next month
Train horns will no longer disturb neighbors, who have sought the “quiet zone” designation for nearly two decades.
Posted inLocal & State
Oakland motorcyclist who died after Freeport crash was railroad safety manager
Oscar Gerry III died six days after the crash Aug. 21 on Interstate 295 in Freeport while riding with about 20 other motorcyclists headed to visit a motorcycle club in Portland.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine is looking for a few good ideas on how to use dormant rail corridors
A plan that looks to create new opportunities for outdoor recreation in Maine will include potential uses for the state-owned corridors.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Politics
Proposal to extend passenger rail into Androscoggin County picks up steam among state legislators
Bills to fund studies of service to Lewiston, Bangor and more are moving toward approval and could lay groundwork for federal aid down the tracks.