Downeaster to shut down during DNC, increase speed on Aug. 1
PORTLAND - Operators of Amtrak's Downeaster announced Wednesday that they will suspend service between Portland and Boston during the week of next month's Democratic National Convention.
On Aug. 1, the Downeaster's speed will be boosted along much of the track owned by Guilford Rail System, shaving five to 10 minutes off the trip between Portland and Boston, Englert said. The top speed will be 79 mph along four miles of the Guilford-owned track.