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Maine Loves Its Train. Can Other States Follow in Its Tracks? [View all]
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.
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