Susan Collins: “The cost should not be an insurmountable barrier to the patient using it.”

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.

By strengthening this critical rail corridor, this funding will support local jobs and help keep Aroostook County’s forest products and agricultural industries competitive for years to come.

I voted with President Biden 91% of the time.

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.