Portland-to-Auburn railway trail project advances in Legislature

Plans to replace inactive rail tracks with pedestrian trails approved by Legislature • Maine Morning Star

An overview of the Berlin Subdivision Rail Corridor, which runs along a state-owned corridor through eight towns, including Portland, Falmouth, Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth, Pownal, New Gloucester, and Auburn. (Image via Maine DOT)Maine lawmakers passed two bills that will pave the way for the state to develop defunct rail lines into trails for walking, biking and more.  On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted 118-26 to pass LD 30…

Portland-to-Auburn railway trail project advances in Legislature

The bill appears on track to be approved, but funding for the 26-mile, multiuse trail is a potential obstacle.