Although the future is exciting for Amtrak and its passengers, there are noticeable issues still taking place on trains.

Amtrak Downeaster surpassed 10 million riders on Wednesday. The Downeaster made its inaugural trip in 2001, and runs multiple trips daily between Brunswick and Boston.

The Amtrak Downeaster train has reached a milestone of 10 million riders since its inaugural trip in 2001, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority said Thursday. To mark the occasion ...

The latest came thanks to the Amtrak Downeaster, hitting a record number of passengers since its first trip back in 2001. Let's take a closer look at how many passengers the Downeaster just hit ...

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 company plans to bring back freight service and scenic rides, but its proposal does not include an Amtrak Downeaster extension. The Maine Department of Transportation selected a Unity company ...

Every spot across Amtrak’s fleet comes with outlets, large picture windows, and plenty of overhead space for luggage ... Carolinian, Downeaster, Empire Service, Ethan Allen Express, Illinois ...

However, the project was successful and improved “the reliability and schedule flexibility of both the Amtrak Downeaster and CSX freight trains, supporting the addition of a sixth daily Downeaster ...

Many travelers agree luggage trackers are worth the cost (which is typically nominal). Not only are these devices accurate, but they also provide peace of mind for travelers concerned about flight ...

But Maine Switching Services has not offered to operate passenger rail service along the line, meaning a proposal to extend Amtrak Downeaster service from Brunswick to Rockland remains on hold for now ...

Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York. An alert sent out by Amtrak Sunday morning just before 5: ...