MaineDOT Three Year Work Plan - Passenger Rail:
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Passenger Rail
This Work Plan provides $53.1 million ($17.7 million annually) in operating funds for the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) Downeaster passenger rail service. The Downeaster, operated by Amtrak, provides five daily round trips between Boston’s North Station and Brunswick, serving 12 stations and including stops in Wells, Saco, Old Orchard Beach (seasonally), Portland, and Freeport.
MaineDOT works closely with NNEPRA to determine investments in passenger rail in Maine. In accordance with the Maine State Rail Plan, there are substantial investments in passenger rail that are ongoing or in the planning stages for the near term. This work is subject to funding, which in many cases will require discretionary grants. Work includes the Wells Station Double Track and Platform ($31 million), Positive Train Control ($100 million), Portland Station Relocation ($35 million), West Falmouth Train Platform Parking, Thruway and Commuter Bus Connection - Lewiston-Auburn and Portland, and a Rockland Branch Coastal Connection Service Extension Pilot (TBD).
Passenger rail highlights:
Providing operating funds for NNEPRA’s Downeaster service ($53.1 million).
Providing NNEPRA with capital funding for projects ($6.8 million).