Portland, rail authority, MaineHealth at odds over potential new Amtrak station location

Stakeholders have advocated for building a new Downeaster station on St. John Street, near Northern Light Mercy Hospital. But ...

Train line from Portland to Salt Lake City would bridge rural and urban gap, advocates say

PORTLAND— In November 2023, Baker City resident Matt Krabacher helped organize a petition pushing to restore a train line ...

Amtrak Downeaster halts Old Orchard Beach stops as fall schedule begins

Amtrak’s Downeaster ends seasonal stops in Old Orchard Beach after Monday. Service resumes next spring with other Maine stops continuing year-round.
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MN: Amtrak’s popular Borealis train a hot ticket on MEA weekend

Amtrak’s Borealis train running from St. Paul to Chicago hit a major milestone over the summer and the momentum keeps on rolling.

The Most Scenic Amtrak Train Routes In America, According To Passenger Reviews

Based on customer reviews from several sources, these Amtrak train routes through the United States have the most picturesque ...
Mass Transit

Amtrak completes accessibility upgrades at five North Dakota stations

Amtrak has made $30 million in accessibility upgrades to five North Dakota stations. The Amtrak Empire Builder stops twice daily at stations on this route between Seattle or Portland and Chicago.
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Springfield Oregon on Amtrak Coast Starlight.

Almost back to Portland. Had a quick stop in Springfield near Eugene. This has been a good Amtrak trip. My Other Channels: On ...
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Train line from Portland to Eastern Oregon and Salt Lake City would bridge rural and urban gap, advocates say

Advocates from Oregon, Idaho and Utah want to bring back the Pioneer, a train line discontinued in 1997 because of funding ...