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A freight train caused two different fires in central Maine Wednesday. The Lincoln Fire Department says the train engine malfunctioned in Winn, sending sparks and ash out the exhaust system and ...

With $16.9 million in newly awarded federal funding, the Amtrak Downeaster passenger train service may launch an additional trip connecting Maine points — and passengers will see improvements ...

It's officially springtime, which means Boston's duck boats have defrosted and are ready to waddle and wade through the city. Tours began on Friday at 9 a.m. and will run seven days a week through ...

Construction began this week at the Wells Amtrak station, which will mean more convenient travel schedules for southern Maine workers come fall. Natalie Bogart, deputy director of the Northern ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Look out for special events like Ice Cream Trains and Sunset Express rides on weekend evenings during the warmer months and special "Polar Express" rides during the holiday ...