Maine Loves Its Train. Can Other States Follow in Its Tracks?

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The state knew something special had to happen if it wanted to revive intercity passenger rail service. A coalition of political and private support created the highly successful Downeaster.

https://www.governing.com/now/maine-loves-its-train-can-other-states-follow-in-its-tracks


Interesting story about the Downeaster.....a great way to get to Boston and avoid the driving/parking aggravations in Beantown.

I wish they'd consider expanding to Augusta / Waterville / Newport (a key nexus between N/S (I-95) and E/W (Rte 2), terminating in Bangor.

[wryter2000]

1. K&R for trains

Such a delightful way to travel.

[Bristlecone]

2. I've taken that line from Exeter to Boston N Station many times.

It’s a nice easy ride w/wifi so you can work, watch a movie, whatever.

[asiliveandbreathe]

3. Wonderful..absolutely splendid way to travel..reading through the article..

Thanks for the link, appears Augusta is being considered..Mr. Davis persevered against all odds..and won..an absolutely favorite road trip up and down the Maine coast ..

Had a wonderful experience in Portland..one of those unplanned, magnificent experiences, an invite to join the crew of one of the tugboats that helps PILOT the oil tankers in and out of the straights to the ocean - this happened to be a tanker who had just emptied their oil. The pilot of the tugboat actually climbed a ladder to the helm of the tanker navigating out, while the tugboats, 1 on stern, and 1 at bow ..simply amazing..(sorry, I digress)..I see a story from home (Mass. but still New England, and consider all NE states home) and get melancholy ..btw..the crew made Ginger Bread..hot, out of oven. n Don't ask me how I remember all this..they even gave us a tour of the engine room...awesome..

If I ever get back theah, I will surely put the Downeaster train on my to do list...enjoy your day, and thank you again..

(Arizona is in real trouble with their infrastructure - they can't seem to catch up to all the vehicles on the roads..not enough roads...)

[rurallib]

4. Got two younger relatives in school up there

one in Boston, one at Bowdoin. I will check with them to see if they are aware of this. Thanks

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5. Your relative going to Bowdoin would definetely beneft and I am sure he/she must be aware of this

option.

On a side note, had a close friend that went to Bowdoin. His 1st year dorm room had a plaque noting this was Henry Wardsworth Longfellow's room (IIRC) during his time there. Thought that was pretty cool.

[rurallib]

6. That is really cool

I figured that train would be well known but I passed it on just in case she hadn't heard of it.

Merry Christmas!

[AllaN01Bear]

7. downeaster train.

rode into boston backbay termanl from chicago , but never rode this line .

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8. I think you probably arrived at South Station for Amtrack routs south and west of Boston

The Downeaster and Metro-North trains come into North Station - below the Boston Garden and a 5 minute walk into North Boston (Little Italy).