Downeaster ridership low but rising as trains start running after two-month shutdown

The pandemic has pushed back plans for the rail service from Brunswick to Rockland dubbed the Coastal Connection, which has already been delayed several times.

Amtrak Downeaster resumes partial service to Boston

Downeaster passenger rail to restart service Monday

A single round trip between Boston and Brunswick will resume after a two-month service suspension.

Downeaster to suspend service temporarily starting Monday

The rail service, which had already been curtailed because of the coronavirus, will halt service until April 30.

Amtrak further limits Downeaster service in response to COVID-19

Starting Monday, the rail line will operate only one round trip per day between Brunswick and Boston.

Maine Voices: Vision for regional greenway development includes current, future train passage

L.D. 2124 would ensure that unused Maine rail corridors don't stay stagnant indefinitely.

Maine Voices: For sake of our economy, environment, move slowly on converting Maine rail lines to trails

Reviving three now-inactive state-owned rail corridors could provide more mobility options and offer alternatives to people priced out of Portland.

Man found dead near Portland tracks was struck by Amtrak Downeaster

Amtrak police and Portland police are examing why no one aboard the Amtrak train noticed when the man was struck Sunday afternoon.

Relative: Man killed by Amtrak train was headed to pharmacy

A relative of Lewis Bradley Jr., 62, said he was walking to a nearby pharmacy when he was struck from behind by an Amtrak Downeaster train Feb. 13.

Amtrak Downeaster set new ridership record in 2019

More than 574,000 passengers rode the rail service last year, and there are plans for further improvements in southern Maine.