The Downeaster is much more than just a train ride—it’s a lifeline for commuters, a resource for students, and an essential ...

Now the Downeaster train is so established, said Patricia Quinn, who runs the Maine state authority that funds the 146-mile ...

Lawmakers had to do a lot of wheeling and dealing to make the Maine to Boston train route a reality, including former State Sen. Phil Harriman of In the Arena.

The Amtrak Downeaster ... Boston and Brunswick, Maine. Reservations for discounted fares must be purchased three days in advance of travel. “The Downeaster is much more than just a train ride ...

The Downeaster currently runs five times a day to and from Boston. The train makes six Maine stops: Wells, Saco, Portland, Freeport and Brunswick, as well as a seasonal stop in Old Orchard Beach.