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Originally Posted by Nexis4Jersey
Now we need an Extension and Electrification up to Augusta and Bangor along with a better station in Portland.
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I understand a desire to extend the line to Augusta and Bangor, but why include electrification? Three train sets making two round trips a day over single track isn't busy enough to make electrification cost effective.
Downeaster service should increase to the point that double tracking is required throughout the entire corridor before anyone should consider electrifying that rail line.