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Amtrak Downeaster Celebrates 10 Million Riders

PORTLAND, MAINE – The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority…

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NNEPRA Partners with the Maine Mariners

NNEPRA is proud to be the official T-Shirt Toss Sponsor…

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Operation Lifesaver Training

At NNEPRA, the safety of our passengers, employees, and communities…

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FRA Site Visit- NNEPRA Highlights Progress

NNEPRA’s Project Manager, Jim Russell recently hosted a site visit…

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Staff Training & Development – NNEPRA Remains Active

Training and professional development is essential for delivering the highest…

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WTS Maine Chapter Annual Meeting

Deputy Director, Natalie Bogart, and Grant and Compliance Manager, Catherine…

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Rail Safety Week | #SeeTracksThinkTrain

September 23-29, 2024 marks the official week of train and…

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Amtrak Downeaster Breaks Previous Ridership & Ticket Revenue Record in FY24

The Amtrak Downeaster transported 598,426 passengers in fiscal year 2024…

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Advancing Rail Safety with Positive Train Control

On June 26th, Amtrak and the Northern New England Passenger…

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In Our Station Communities – NNEPRA Remains Active

Spring brings new opportunities for our station communities to engage…

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2024 N.C. Transportation Summit

Patricia Quinn participated in a panel titled “The Track Ahead…

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NNEPRA Participates in Ride With Me

On February 29, 2024, NNEPRA participated in the Ride With…

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NNEPRA Wins FIRST Place in APTA’s 2024 AdWheel Awards

NNEPRA has won FIRST PLACE in the American Public Transportation…

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Federal Grant Awards

The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) has been…

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BLF Access Drive Improvements

November 2023- St Laurent & Son Construction completed rehabilitation of…

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FY 2024 Fare Plan

January 9, 2024: The FY24 Fare Plan was implemented. October…

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NNEPRA Selects Blaze Partners as Advertising Agency of Record

NNEPRA has awarded Blazed Partners a Yarmouth-based advertising/digital marketing agency…

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Wells Area Improvement Project- Rail Train

January, 2023- Exciting progress is being made on the Wells…

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The Downeaster Celebrates 21 Years of Service with $20 Round-Trip Fares

The Amtrak Downeaster began providing daily passenger rail service between…

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Women in Transportation Train Ride

On October 25th, 2022, the NNEPRA Team welcomed members of…

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Blackmore Grade Crossing Improvement

August 16, 2022 Maintaining the condition of grade crossings is…

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New Directors Appointed to NNEPRA Board

The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) is pleased…

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Wayne E. Davis Commemorative Plaque

On Friday, February 18th, NNEPRA staff, joined by special guests…

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Governor Mills Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Amtrak Downeaster

December 15, 2021 – The Amtrak Downeaster celebrated 20 years…

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Sue Maxell Memorial Bench

In recognition and memory of Susan Maxell, a dedicated attendant…

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New England Railroad Club Honors Patricia Quinn With Vincent R. Terrill Lifetime Achievement Award

Patricia Quinn, Executive Director NNEPRA The New England Railroad Club…

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Downeaster Train

Celebrating 19 Years

December 15, 2020 marks the 19th Anniversary of Amtrak Downeaster service between…

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Rail Washer

Rail Washer Reduces Slippery Rail

Like many railroads, the Amtrak Downeaster experiences slippery rail conditions…

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Bike Access Expanded

Bicycle Access Expanded on Downeaster Trains

The Amtrak Downeaster has expanded its carry-on bike program and is now…

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Rail Safety Week

NNEPRA and the Amtrak Downeaster are committed to supporting the…

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NEW Train Exhibit- Spring 2021

NNEPRA is excited to announce a partnership between Amtrak and…

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Evaluating Streetscape Ideas

Saco Transportation Center TOD Study

On June 30, 2020, Patricia Quinn, NNEPRA’s Executive Director and…

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Ambassador Spotlight- Wayne Davis.

A true champion of passenger rail. It started with an…

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Building a Stronger Future

Supporting and Enhancing Existing Amtrak Downeaster Service Initiatives and programs…

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The Impact of COVID-19

Downeaster’s response to the pandemic. Over the past few weeks…

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Supporting Economic Development

More Than Passenger Rail Supporting economic development along the Downeaster…

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