Update on Track Upgrades for the Downeaster
 
Due to the heavy rains earlier in the month - the rail upgrade and sidings project orgininally scheduled for completion on Thursday, May 24th still has work to be done.  Rather than interrupt the Memorial Day weekend holiday - regular train schedules as posted in the regular timetables will be observed on Friday the 25th, with regular weekend schedules operating on Saturday, Sunday and Memorial day - the 26th, 27th and 28th.

On Tuesday, May 29th and Wednesday, May 30th - the remaining work will be completed and the following limited schedule will be operated both days.

Trains 680 and 682 will operate soutbound, as will train(bus) 3688 and 4688.

Trains 685 and 687 will operate northbound as will train(bus) 3689 and 4689.

Busses will not be provided to take the place of cancelled trains.

NNEPRA and PanAm (Guilford) look forward to delivering 5 round trips with restored reliability and shorter travel times in the coming months.  TrainRiders/Northeast thanks you for riding Amtrak's Downeaster.


Last Updated: Monday, May 28, 2007