At this rate Asheville, NC might have rail passenger service by 2025!
But seriously, I am pleased to hear of any new rail service.
Posted by DeeCT (Member # 3241) on :
Shopaholics will love this. LL Bean and all those Brand Name Outlet stores .... they can now get there with ease.
Posted by Ocala Mike (Member # 4657) on :
Can service to Auburn/Lewiston be far behind? It's on my bucket list.
Tick-tick-tick-tick....
Posted by DeeCT (Member # 3241) on :
Mike,
Would love to see it extended to the Bangor area. Have family there ... including my almost 5 yr old great grandaughter (boy does that give my age away .. lol). Now I take the bus as it is further than I can drive these days.
Dee
Posted by palmland (Member # 4344) on :
Another example of how a well run state operation can provide great service. I've also heard the food is superior to amcafe fare.
While certainly not shopaholics, we're looking forward to a trip to LLB on this - that is a destination store. And the connection to the Maine Eastern is a great way to see that scenic Maine coast.
I do wonder why Amtrak doesn't make the connection from NEC a little easier - like a dedicated Thruway bus. But then maybe that should be a joint service with the state.
Posted by RRRICH (Member # 1418) on :
Has anyone gotten an update on the expanded Downeaster service? I am holding off on the revision of my Downeaster RR maps/guide until the schedule has been implemenetd. Is it still set for 11/1? Will there be any additional stops other than Brunswick?
Posted by TBlack (Member # 181) on :