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PublishedFebruary 25, 2020
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.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2020
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.
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PublishedJanuary 31, 2020
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.
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PublishedOctober 21, 2019
Downeaster floats plans to add in-state commuter service
The agency that runs the passenger train will hold an open house Tuesday evening in Portland to introduce its ideas and get public feedback.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2019
Midcoast awaits delayed Downeaster service as track testing rolls on
The rail authority now hopes to complete testing for a seasonal run to Rockland by Memorial Day next year.
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PublishedMarch 27, 2019
Passenger rail between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland could cost $300 million
The Lewiston/Auburn Passenger Rail Service Plan Committee hosted a discussion of service scenarios and got feedback from the public on a train between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2019
Lewiston-Auburn to Portland rail options to be explored at meeting
A public meeting Wednesday will discuss route options for the proposed connection to the Amtrak Downeaster in Portland.
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PublishedNovember 2, 2018
Amtrak expanding train service to Freeport, Brunswick on Nov. 12
The Downeaster currently runs five round-trips between Portland and Boston, with three extending to Freeport and Brunswick.
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PublishedApril 17, 2018
Maine Voices: Rail authority demonstrates two degrees of fraud, waste and abuse
The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority lacks any meaningful oversight.
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PublishedAugust 19, 2017
Amtrak brings back 1955 dome car to Downeaster train
The 'Amtrak Great Dome rail car' returns to the Downeaster route through Sept. 24.
