For the month of May, 2006 the revenue and ridership numbers as a percentage of growth over 2005 AND as a percentage of forecast for 2006 are out of site!
Ridership
May 2006 - 27,183
May 2005 - 22,158
22.7% increase over last year!
May 2006Actual - 27,183
May 2006 Forecast - 21,793
24.7% over the forecasted ridership
Revenue
May 2006 - $347,917
May 2005 - $276,229
26% Increase over last year!
May 2006 Actual - $347,917
May 2006 Forecast - $290,491
19.8% over the forecasted revenue!
While the numbers look great, we still need to convince the members of the legislature to find permanent funding for the ongoing operations of the Downeaster. Contact your representatives and senator by phone, mail and email insisting on permanent funding. And while you're at it ask them when we can expect this type of service to Freeport, Brunswick, L/A, Augusta and beyond.
Trainriders Northeast is always looking for help from supporters of passenger rail service, both on an ocassionial volunteer basis and with your membership dollars to continue our efforts to expand passenger rail service throughout New England. If you haven't already please join.
Click HERE to download the membership form, or call 207-879-7245 to ask how you can help by volunteering.
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