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Amtrak Downeaster Celebrates 10 Million Riders
PORTLAND, MAINE – The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority…
READ MORENNEPRA Partners with the Maine Mariners
NNEPRA is proud to be the official T-Shirt Toss Sponsor…
READ MOREOperation Lifesaver Training
At NNEPRA, the safety of our passengers, employees, and communities…
READ MOREFRA Site Visit- NNEPRA Highlights Progress
NNEPRA’s Project Manager, Jim Russell recently hosted a site visit…
READ MOREStaff Training & Development – NNEPRA Remains Active
Training and professional development is essential for delivering the highest…
READ MOREWTS Maine Chapter Annual Meeting
Deputy Director, Natalie Bogart, and Grant and Compliance Manager, Catherine…
READ MORERail Safety Week | #SeeTracksThinkTrain
September 23-29, 2024 marks the official week of train and…
READ MOREAmtrak Downeaster Breaks Previous Ridership & Ticket Revenue Record in FY24
The Amtrak Downeaster transported 598,426 passengers in fiscal year 2024…
READ MOREAdvancing Rail Safety with Positive Train Control
On June 26th, Amtrak and the Northern New England Passenger…
READ MOREIn Our Station Communities – NNEPRA Remains Active
Spring brings new opportunities for our station communities to engage…
READ MORE2024 N.C. Transportation Summit
Patricia Quinn participated in a panel titled “The Track Ahead…
READ MORENNEPRA Participates in Ride With Me
On February 29, 2024, NNEPRA participated in the Ride With…
READ MORENNEPRA Wins FIRST Place in APTA’s 2024 AdWheel Awards
NNEPRA has won FIRST PLACE in the American Public Transportation…
READ MOREBLF Access Drive Improvements
November 2023- St Laurent & Son Construction completed rehabilitation of…
READ MORENNEPRA Selects Blaze Partners as Advertising Agency of Record
NNEPRA has awarded Blazed Partners a Yarmouth-based advertising/digital marketing agency…
READ MOREWells Area Improvement Project- Rail Train
January, 2023- Exciting progress is being made on the Wells…
READ MOREThe Downeaster Celebrates 21 Years of Service with $20 Round-Trip Fares
The Amtrak Downeaster began providing daily passenger rail service between…
READ MOREWomen in Transportation Train Ride
On October 25th, 2022, the NNEPRA Team welcomed members of…
READ MOREBlackmore Grade Crossing Improvement
August 16, 2022 Maintaining the condition of grade crossings is…
READ MORENew Directors Appointed to NNEPRA Board
The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) is pleased…
READ MOREWayne E. Davis Commemorative Plaque
On Friday, February 18th, NNEPRA staff, joined by special guests…
READ MOREGovernor Mills Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Amtrak Downeaster
December 15, 2021 – The Amtrak Downeaster celebrated 20 years…
READ MORESue Maxell Memorial Bench
In recognition and memory of Susan Maxell, a dedicated attendant…
READ MORENew England Railroad Club Honors Patricia Quinn With Vincent R. Terrill Lifetime Achievement Award
Patricia Quinn, Executive Director NNEPRA The New England Railroad Club…
READ MORECelebrating 19 Years
December 15, 2020 marks the 19th Anniversary of Amtrak Downeaster service between…
READ MORERail 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…
READ MORENEW Train Exhibit- Spring 2021
NNEPRA is excited to announce a partnership between Amtrak and…
READ MORESaco Transportation Center TOD Study
On June 30, 2020, Patricia Quinn, NNEPRA’s Executive Director and…
READ MOREBuilding a Stronger Future
Supporting and Enhancing Existing Amtrak Downeaster Service Initiatives and programs…
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