NNEPRA Employee Directory
Ground Passenger TransportationMaine, United States2-10 Employees
NNEPRA functions as a public transportation authority that oversees the Amtrak Downeaster rail service. Established by the Maine Legislature in 1995, its mandate was to revive, develop, and operate passenger rail linking Maine with Boston. Based in Portland, Maine, the organization provides leadership and operational support to sustain the Downeaster service as part of a modern, integrated transportation system. Its primary audience comprises travelers along the Downeaster corridor, and it seeks to meet the economic, social, and environmental objectives of its stakeholders. Operating within the ground transportation sector, NNEPRA works with rail partners, supported by a small team, to provide dependable passenger rail service that enhances regional mobility. In recent years, the authority has partnered with community and rail organizations, including a collaboration with the Red Sox Foundation to support PLAY BALL events.