Amtrak Begins Service Between Boston And Portland, Maine

The Amtrak Downeaster's first regular scheduled run was sold out and riders were enthusiastic.

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December 17, 2001, 6:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"A day after politicians and dignitaries rode the train, there were no bands, flags, or crowds as the paying customers boarded in the darkness. But riders were enthusiastic about the service. Martyn Payson of Falmouth said his friends were envious because he was able to snare a ticket for the first departure."

Thanks to Joshuah Mello

Read the full story: All aboard the Downeaster

Sunday, December 16, 2001 in The Boston Globe

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