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trainridersne Maine DOT Selects Railroad to Operate the Rockland Branch without Downeaster Participation The Maine Department of Transportation has selected Maine Switching Services MSS of Unity ME to take over operations and maintenance of the Rockland Branch Railroad. Maine DOT Press Release It goes on to say MSS intends to resume freight service to existing rail customers on the Rockland Branch this spring and offer scenic train rides and rail excursions by this fall. This will preserve active rail service while MaineDOT continues to evaluate significant bridge infrastructure needs on the line. MSSs proposal does not involve providing host railroad services for an Amtrak Downeaster extension on the Rockland Branch Railroad.