Susan Collins: “I think that is totally inconsistent with the tremendous contributions that each of the components make to our national…”

Freight rail is essential to northern Maine’s economy, connecting our forest products and agricultural industries to markets across the country and around the world.

The fact is, this year alone, this Congress alone, I voted against President Trump 137 times.

I signed a bipartisan letter that urges the president to reconsider that.

This $37 million investment will help modernize aging rail infrastructure and increase railcar capacity, making it easier and safer for Maine businesses to move their products.