The Case for Extending the Downeaster to Bangor and Orono
Connecting Maine, Growing Maine
Extending Downeaster service beyond Brunswick to Bangor and Orono — with two daily roundtrips — would deliver substantial benefits for every county in Maine, not just those with train stations. Economic modeling estimates:
- $61.7 million in annual economic benefit statewide
- 260,000+ new riders
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