Downeaster sets revenue, passenger records

The Amtrak Downeaster has broken its ridership record for the seventh consecutive year. The Boston-to-Portland train saw 528,292 riders in fiscal year 2012, which ended in June, the highest in its 10-year history.
According to the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, which manages the service, FY2012 ridership exceeded FY2011 ridership by 4%, and FY2005 ridership by 111%. FY2012 ticket revenues of $7.4 million also set a record, exceedi ...