KENNEBEC JOURNAL • May 12, 2024
There seems to be a lot of foot dragging by Maine politicians when it comes to the possibility of restoring passenger rail service north of Brunswick. So why not consider passenger rail on a smaller scale? The existing rail line north of Brunswick, through Gardiner, Hallowell, and Augusta could be upgraded and used for light rail. If a line from Brunswick to Augusta is still too much, how about light rail between Augusta and Gardiner, with a stop in Hallowell as a first step? How many cars could be taken off the road by using light rail? ~ Mike Barron, Augusta