Rail News

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News Articles

2009

2008

No Current Press Releases

April
Advocates eye funds for faster Downeaster- An $8 billion share of federal stimulus money will go for high-speed rail, the president announces.

2007

December
Amtrak Downeaster: Successful train faces uncertain future

Downeaster subsidy running low

April
Amtrak CEO views Downeaster as a model for other states

March
$40 million bond would extend passenger rail service to Brunswick

July
Downeaster Completes Another Record Breaking Year

April
New Report Shows Downeaster Train Adds Billions to Maine's Economy

2006

December
Director has Downeaster on the fast track

Amtrak's Downeaster celebrates fifth-year anniversary