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Downeaster Café Now Serving: Holy Donut
The Amtrak Downeaster Café is the only Amtrak service in…
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Downeaster Orientation Tour with the Maine State Legislature Joint Committee on Transportation
On Tuesday, February 4th, 2024, NNEPRA hosted the Maine State…
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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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BLF Access Drive Improvements
November 2023- St Laurent & Son Construction completed rehabilitation of…
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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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Celebrating 19 Years
December 15, 2020 marks the 19th Anniversary of Amtrak Downeaster service between…
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Rail Washer Reduces Slippery Rail
Like many railroads, the Amtrak Downeaster experiences slippery rail conditions…
READ MOREBicycle Access Expanded on Downeaster Trains
The Amtrak Downeaster has expanded its carry-on bike program and is now…
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NEW Train Exhibit- Spring 2021
NNEPRA is excited to announce a partnership between Amtrak and…
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Saco Transportation Center TOD Study
On June 30, 2020, Patricia Quinn, NNEPRA’s Executive Director and…
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Building a Stronger Future
Supporting and Enhancing Existing Amtrak Downeaster Service Initiatives and programs…
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