Welcome to Maine Rail Group
A non-profit group working to enhance rail service in Maine and New England.
About Us
MRG, Inc. is an independent all-volunteer group (501c(3) corporation), that promotes awareness of railroads' contributions to Maine's economy and their important role in moving passengers and freight.
- Advocates for railroad utilization and encourages preservation and productive use of Maine's rail system and its regional connections.
- Currently advocating legislative action on the extension of passenger service from Brunswick to Bangor, and/or Portland-Lewiston-Bangor routes click here for updates.
- Informs our members and the public of rail-related developments through our bimonthly newsletter, bi-annually updated railroad maps,
- Encourages dialogue among railroad interests, and the general public for mutual education and rail expansion opportunities. through contacts with railroad and public officials, state DOT's, and various rail organizations throughout Northern New England (click here for the list)
- Meetings are held bimonthly through "zoom" or at the Augusta City Hall or Hallowell City Hall, Maine, (see news and events).
- Annual meeting is scheduled for the spring and combined with a train ride when possible.
- Meeting dates may change due to holidays and schedule conflicts, so please check ahead to confirm.
Get Involved
We are working to keep Maine moving and economically developing while keeping the beauty of Maine. Right now we are working with legislators and the citizens of Northern Maine to extend train service to Augusta, Waterville and Bangor so that 90% of Maine's population is within 1 hour of train service to its urban cities.