These politicians refuse to give up on bringing passenger rail to Bangor

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 29, 2024

Two Maine lawmakers are continuing their fight to bring passenger rail to Lewiston, Waterville and Bangor — despite multiple studies showing the project would be costly and the route likely won’t draw many riders. Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, and Sen. Margaret Rotundo, D-Androscoggin, joined forces to propose an amended bill that directs the State Rail Passenger Authority to identify a potential route from Portland to Bangor with possible station locations in Lewiston and Waterville.