The state should not turn rail corridors into recreational trails and miss a historic opportunity.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: It is the perfect time for putting Maine on the move
It’s time to explore how state and federal government and private investors can join forces to fund commuter rail between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Opinions differ on potential impact as Waterville rail yard is sold to CSX
CSX Corp., the freight rail system whose tracks cross nearly every state east of the Mississippi River, is buying Pan Am Railways, extending its network into northern New England.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine’s infrastructure gets a C- from civil engineers
Slightly better than the nation’s average D+ grade, Maine’s roads, bridges, wastewater plants are still in dire need of upgrades, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Posted inLocal & State
State to demolish part of historic train trestle in Portland
The span, which is visible from Interstate 295, has been eyed by both trail and rail advocates but has fallen into ‘critical’ condition after being damaged by fire in 1984, according to the state.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Amtrak Downeaster resumes partial service to Boston
PORTLAND — After a two-month suspension due to coronavirus health concerns, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority has resumed Amtrak Downeaster service this week. Service will still be limited to one round trip on weekdays between Brunswick and Boston. The train will leave Brunswick at 4:15 a.m., making stops in Freeport at 4:28 a.m, […]
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Unity-based train takes passengers on excursion with Santa Claus
The two-hour, round-trip adventure is put on by volunteers at the Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad and departs Unity Station at 212 Depot St.
Posted inBusiness
Canadian Pacific buying rail line connected to Lac-Megantic disaster
Canadian Pacific plans to buy Central Maine and Quebec Railway by year’s end in a deal worth an estimated $130 million, giving the transcontinental carrier access to ports in Searsport and Saint John, New Brunswick.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Proposed rail service would link Portland, Westbrook, but it would be pricey
The line would reduce traffic and provide a faster alternative to bus service, but its estimated cost could exceed $100 million, according to a feasibility study done for the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority.