Re-opened rail site expected to boost L-A economy
The re-opening of a railroad site in Auburn will open up more than 400 acres for industrial development, a move local and state officials say could lure businesses with rail distribution needs.
The Lewiston Sun Journal reported that the 2,000-foot Rangeley Branch of the Lewiston-Auburn Railroad officially reopened on Monday, increasing the storage capacity for companies that rely on rail to transport goods. The reopening of the rail branch will allow the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad to reach another area.
"If you are a large business wanting to move to this area, today is a huge step in that direction,” David Bernhardt, commissioner for the Maine Department of Transportation, said at a ceremony on Monday. “Everything comes together here, from a transportation perspective, for better economic opportunity."
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