Major investments in rail infrastructure are laying the groundwork for a stronger, more connected transportation network across Northern New England.

NNEPRA was proud to participate in two groundbreaking infrastructure milestones that will have lasting impacts on passengers, communities, freight operators, and the regional economy: the North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement Project in Boston and the Haverhill Double-Track Project along the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line.

Together, these projects represent significant investments in the future of rail transportation and will directly benefit Amtrak’s Downeaster, commuter rail passengers, and freight operations.

– Taylor Auclair, Marketing Director, NNEPRA

Last month, the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) and the public got word that NNEPRA would receive $48 million in federal funding for the design and construction of a new Amtrak Downeaster passenger rail station on St. John Street in Portland. This was fantastic news, and credit goes to many stakeholders, including to Maine’s congressional delegation.

Understandably, there have been questions about moving the station, but there’s an incredible amount of optimism for a project that can re-energize part of the city, improve connections in the region and save time and money.

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