To ensure the downeaster corridor and vehicles are kept in a state of good repair

This $14,398,285 formula grant award from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the State of Good Repair Grants Program (CFDA 20.525) will support the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority (NNEPRA) in maintaining and improving the Downeaster rail corridor and vehicles. The funding will be used for preventative maintenance activities on the Downeaster vehicles and infrastructure to keep the system in a state of good repair. This is expected to enhance the reliability and on-time performance of the Downeaster passenger rail service, which primarily benefits riders in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. The grant has an award date of March 26, 2025 and an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2026. No sub-recipient activities are involved in this formula grant award.

Activities

Activities to be performed are preventative maintenance activities on the downeaster vehicles and line.

Expected outcomes

Expected outcomes include greater reliability and on-time performance as the corridor and vehicles are kept in a state of good repair.

Intended beneficiaries

The intended beneficiaries are the passengers of the downeaster.