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robotpizza13 t1_je2o0m1 wrote

It would be cool if Amtrak went to Bangor and a seasonal branch line connected to Bar Harbor. It wouldn’t be PRoFitAble but it would improve traffic, carbon emissions, and be cool because trains are cool damnit!

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Suitable54 t1_je3khsy wrote

In the 19th century, there used to be a train that went down from Bangor through Brewer to Ellsworth, turning east and ending at Hancock where a ferry at Hancock Point would bring people to Bar Harbor. Not the strangest idea I've heard 🤷‍♂️

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1stepklosr t1_je3ak1z wrote

Certainly couldn't get it to directly to Bar Harbor, but a connecting Island Explorer station in Trenton would be awesome.

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Honkytonkywonk t1_je4jqi0 wrote

FYI That’s actually in the works

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1stepklosr t1_je4w7ao wrote

Yes, I meant a train stop there as well.

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hike_me t1_je6p4t2 wrote

I believe someone was working on a proposal to revive a tourism train from the Bangor area to Ellsworth or Trenton (currently the Downeast Scenic railroad operates on part of the proposed route).

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