{"id":8236,"date":"2020-06-13T18:08:30","date_gmt":"2020-06-13T23:08:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=8236"},"modified":"2020-06-13T18:08:30","modified_gmt":"2020-06-13T23:08:30","slug":"amtrak-downeaster-resumes-limited-service-june-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/?p=8236","title":{"rendered":"Amtrak Downeaster Resumes Limited Service June 15"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>PORTLAND, MAINE \u2013 The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) announced yesterday that the Amtrak Downeaster will begin Phase 1 of Service Restoration beginning June 15, 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp; Service will resume with one round trip on weekdays only between Brunswick, ME and Boston, MA:&nbsp; southbound Train 680 and northbound Train 685.&nbsp; Downeaster service has been suspended since April 13, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A number of protocols and procedures have been implemented to protect the health and safety of passengers and crews.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlights of Phase 1 Service Restoration Plan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Amtrak has implemented new cleaning and disinfecting protocols nationwide, and train equipment used in Downeaster service will undergo enhanced cleaning before and after each trip.<\/li><li>Crews and passengers will be required to wear face covering while boarding and moving about the train<\/li><li>The number of passengers per train will be limited to no more than 50% of available seating capacity so riders are able to adhere to physical distancing guidelines.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Advance reservations are required and cash sales will not be accepted.<\/li><li>Station facilities will not be open; passengers should go directly to the outdoor platform to wait for their train.<\/li><li>Caf\u00e9 service will not be available, however complimentary water will be available upon request.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Stations are being updated with signage and other enhancements to promote public health and physical distancing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While NNEPRA expects Downeaster increase service throughout the summer months, no date has been set for subsequent phases.&nbsp; The NNEPRA Board of Directors plans to meet later this month to evaluate the potential for adding more daily trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pan Am Railways has expedited a series of track improvement and maintenance projects along the Downeaster corridor to take place this spring to avoid construction-related service interruptions later in the year.&nbsp; The schedule for Train 680 has been modified slightly to adjust for construction-related delays.&nbsp; Passengers on travelling on Train 685 to stations north of Haverhill should expect delays of approximately 15 minutes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete information about the steps Amtrak is taking to protect the health and safety of their passengers and crews is available at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amtrak.com\/\">Amtrak.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For additional Amtrak Downeaster information visit<a href=\"https:\/\/gpmetro.org\/\">: AmtrakDowneaster.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2016_1216_Downeaster_0413-scaled.jpg?fit=640%2C427\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2016_1216_Downeaster_0413-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2016_1216_Downeaster_0413-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2016_1216_Downeaster_0413-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2016_1216_Downeaster_0413-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2016_1216_Downeaster_0413-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/planesintheair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/2016_1216_Downeaster_0413-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption>Amtrak Downeaster, Boston, MA, BON, Amtrak Conductor\nThe Downeaster is a 145-mile regional passenger train service, managed by the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, and operated by Amtrak.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority announced yesterday that the Amtrak Downeaster will begin Phase 1 of Service Restoration beginning June 15, 2020. 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