I haven't ridden the Downeaster since 2013 but from what I have heard, Wells sees healthy enough ridership to have the platform lengthened. The station, though, probably not within super easy reach of any downtown area, is extremely close to 95. For a person who might live in the Kennebunkport or Ogunquit who wants to head to Boston-Wells is the closest stop to them. The Wells Station is probably very close to many campgrounds.
This is not platform lengthening ... Just to be clear this is a brand new platform with a pedestrian bridge (with two elevator and stair towers) for access. I would guess NNEPRA is loath to touch the existing mini high as it might trigger requirements to bring it up to the FRAs current interpretation of the ADA requirement.
I understand the previous post may have been making a suggestion for the future but thought others might interpret it as suggesting the grant will be changing the existing facility.
Wells really has come a long way in the past few years and last I knew had also added a Greyhound stop. It has been pleasing to see this facility finally reaching closer to its full potential as a transformative investment in the local economy.