Amtrak Conductor Jim Nawrocki Retires after 15 Years on the Downeaster
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- Created: 29 September 2021 29 September 2021
On Monday evening, September 27th, train #687 left Boston for Brunswick under the supervision of Amtrak Conductor Jim Nawrocki. He performed his duties that night with the same professionalism he demonstrated during the previous 15 years. But this trip was different, it was his final day on the Downeaster.
Passengers on board 686/687 sought Jim out to thank him for his attentive work 'on the rails.' At one stop, he received an affectionate card and a hug from a commuter. At Woburn, a pizza appeared from TrainRiders/NE board member Fred Smith and an impromptu meal got underway.
During the trip, TrainRiders/NE was privileged to interview Jim about his career and retirement. Below, is but one of Jim's thoughtful responses.
Jim came to Amtrak after several years as a TrainRiders/NE Train Host. These volunteers serve as goodwill ambassadors to promote patronage of The Downeaster; to assist passengers with information onboard the train, along the route and at scheduled stops; to assist train crews in duties as requested by them and to promote rail safety. Jim did that with enthusiasm. And our board is enthusiastic that Jim will be joining us as a board member next month.
TRN Board Member 'Mikey' Duprey Passes
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- Created: 10 September 2021 10 September 2021
(The Union Leader) Michael Anthony Duprey, age 68, died peacefully at home with his loving wife at his side, on September 4, 2021 after a recent heart complication.
Mike was born September 14, 1952 in Nashua to Peter and Jeanette Duprey Michael leaves behind his wife of 29 years, Cary (Hobson) Duprey, his sister Louise Hayes and husband Kevin; brothers Robert Duprey and partner Jill Doucette; Richard Duprey and wife Sherri, his sisters-in-law, Karen Hobson; Cris Hobson Tierney and husband Kevin, his niece Katy Schneider and husband Dan along with their daughters' Karly and Olivia; and nephews Tommy Hayes; Phil Tierney and wife Kayla and daughter Chloe; Eric Tierney, Laura Duprey and Joey Duprey. There are too many friends making it impossible to be counted.
NNEPRA Endorse CSX Purchase of PanAm Railways
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- Created: 08 August 2021 08 August 2021
With the impending purchase of Pan Am Railways by CSX, questions have arisen as to what type of new partner CSX would be for NNEPRA’s Downeaster.
That question is now answered with a NNEPRA filing in support of the CSX purchase. You can read the details in this Trains Magazine article.