The replacement of old rail with new continuous welded rail continues between Brunswick and Freeport. The Downeaster website, thanks to Natalie Allen, provides regular updates. The latest can be seen at: http://www.amtrakdowneaster.com/expansion-project/project-update-friday-september-3-2010

The Brunswick Station area will see track replacement activity as soon as the Maine Eastern train completes its fall schedule of Brunswick-Rockland excursion service. Local observers in Brunswick are delighted to see passengers boarding the train at their new station.

NNEPRA's request for the square nut waiver (see other article) is still pending before the FRA.