PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • August 6, 2024
The Amtrak Downeaster reported its highest ever ridership and revenue during the 2024 fiscal year, carrying nearly 600,000 riders between July 2023 and June 2024. The line broke ridership records in 10 out of 12 months. Ticket revenue over the fiscal year topped $13 million – $2.63 million more than the previous record, set in 2023.