Noise concerns persist in Brunswick as Downeaster ridership exceeds expectations

BRUNSWICK, Maine — Ridership during the Amtrak Downeaster’s first month of passenger service to Freeport and Brunswick was higher than expected, according to the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority.

Patricia Quinn, NNEPRA executive director, Tuesday said preliminary ridership north of Portland was 5,200 for November, with an average of 180 rides a day, or 80 percent more than projected. Read the Full Article