I think going forward, there will be a vaccine for the COVID-19 but that could be several months from now. I don't like needles but I'd much rather get the shot, if available, over getting the real virus. Back to the Downeaster, I'm sure that when the cases of the COVID-19 ease a lot, then more people will make their trips from the Greater Boston area to places in Downeast Main including Saco and Portland. Looking ahead into 2021, the National Railway Historical Society is supposed to have their annual convention in Portland and if I can go, then I will and I would ride the Downeaster if I had that option.
Agreed. Get a booster if necessary. Or run it as a combination with the flu shot. Not a world ending issue. It is interesting to see how the economy really is on "pause" right now. Our government is doing a good job preventing liquidation of capital and demand. When I say government I'm speaking very broadly. Federal, state, local and all three branches at every level.
This is why I feel confident that the Downeaster will return with healthy ridership (both physically and fiscally) once this period is over.