Amfleet
Engineer
Full news release here.WASHINGTON - Amtrak hailed today's unanimous decision by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) authorizing maximum train speeds of 79 mph on sections of track used by the Downeaster. Since its introduction on December 15, 2001, the Downeaster has operated at a slower speed - 60 mph - while the STB considered authorizing 79 mph. The STB decision may result in reduced travel time between Portland and Boston.