Sections of the old Mountain Division rail line have been used by walkers, joggers and bicyclists in recent years as the no-longer-used tracks awaited resuscitation.

The line runs from Portland to Fryeburg and MDOT is about to lay down new rail along portions of the line so that it can eventually be used for freight and possible passenger service. Trail advocates have opposed these improvements - coexistence with train traffic in some locations along the trail is both dangerous and impractical.

The Portland Press Herald, in an editorial, examined the issue and determined that rail should be the priority. Read it here.