MAINE PUBLIC • March 29, 2021
President Joe Biden is expected to reveal a $3 trillion infrastructure plan on Wednesday, and some rail supporters hope it will contain money for something called the North Atlantic Rail plan. That’s a $105 billion proposal that would establish a new, high-speed passenger line between New York City and Boston. North Atlantic Rail backers say some of the $105 billion would pay to upgrade existing lines, including Maine’s Downeaster.