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Named for the Down East region of Maine, the train operates five daily round trips between North Station in Boston, Massachusetts, and Brunswick, Maine, with ten intermediate stops. In fiscal 2024, the Downeaster carried 598,426 passengers, up 27.0% from the previous year. [ 3 ]
The Eastern Route main line between Boston and Portsmouth, New Hampshire opened in 1836 as the Eastern Railroad. Ferries were used to transport passengers between the East Boston terminal and Boston proper. The line was extended to Portland, Maine, in 1842 under a track-sharing agreement with the Boston and Maine Railroad. [4]
Pages in category "Passenger trains of the Boston and Maine Railroad" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Amtrak's long-distance routes form the backbone of the US national rail network, providing an alternative to intercity drives or flights. They are also noted for their scenery, and are popular as vacations and experiential travel. [4] A few routes provide direct service to National Parks, [note 1] with Amtrak Thruway buses reaching many more. [5]
Woodburytype of 0-4-0 Achilles, Baldwin Locomotive Works, 1871 1898 map Locomotive emerging from Salem station on the Eastern line, c. 1910} Boston and Maine depot in Boston, circa 19th century. On February 23, 1843, the B&M opened to Agamenticus, on the line of the Portland, Saco and Portsmouth Railroad in South Berwick.
If you stay on board the entire 5 1/2-hour route, you'll travel through the wine country of the Hudson Valley and straddle the Hudson River, into the capital city of Albany, to the horse racing ...
Amtrak restored the Empire Service brand with the June 11, 1972, timetable, and added individual train names on the May 19, 1974, timetable. [5] [6] As was done on the Northeast Corridor with NortheastDirect, individual train names for New York-Albany and New York-Niagara Falls service were dropped on October 28, 1995, and replaced with Empire. [7]
Loran Smith makes many Athens/UGA connections on a trip to Boston and Maine. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to ...