Horizon (railcar)
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Horizon cars are single-level intercity passenger railcars used by Amtrak, the national rail operator in the United States. Built between 1988 and 1990 by Bombardier Transportation, the Horizon fleet
Repaired Horizon cars on the Downeaster in June 2026
The interior of a Horizon coach in 2020
Horizon cars on the International in 1989
Horizon cars on the Wolverine in September 2009
Downeaster (train)
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The Downeaster is a 145-mile passenger train service operated by Amtrak and managed by the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, an agency of the state of Maine. Named for the Down East regio
Horizon (railcar)
…president Roger Harris expressing hope that several cars could return to service in early 2026. Two Horizon cars were released back into service on the Downeaster in June 2026 following repairs. As of July 2026, Amtrak plans to repair a total of 16 cars. The Horizon cars were derived from the Comet II commuter…
A Downeaster train travelling through Scarborough Marsh in 2002
A Downeaster special train at Brunswick in June 2012, five months before the start of service
The maintenance facility under construction in July 2016
A Downeaster train departing Boston