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The Standard-Times on MSN8d
It's a race: MBTA train from New Bedford to Boston. Which is faster and better?
Train advocates say the 90-plus-minute ride from New Bedford to Boston is faster than a car. Is it? We tested it out for ...
International Railway Journal12d
Boston commuter network extended to Fall River and New Bedford
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has completed Phase 1 of South Coast Rail, introducing commuter services to ...
MBTA’s new South Coast Rail opens to applause from riders
Like all other Commuter Rail trips, the first train Monday morning on the MBTA’s new Fall River/New Bedford line set off with a jolt. But unlike the rest, it was followed by an unfamiliar sound for ...
WBUR16d
South Coast Rail service has officially begun. Here's a primer
How much does it cost? What's the schedule? And where does it go exactly? Here are the basics to know about the MBTA's new South Coast Rail service.
Lynn Journal6d
MBTA Officials Announce Service Changes for April on Several Lines
Riders can board and disembark the Blue Line at Government Center station, which is less than a quarter mile or about a four-minute walk from Bowdoin. Riders should anticipate slightly longer time ...
CBS News16d
MBTA's South Coast Rail commuter line finally begins service for southeastern Massachusetts
The MBTA's long-awaited South Coast commuter rail line finally began service Monday. It connects a large part of southeastern Massachusetts with South Station in Boston for the first time in ...
Can you take a dog on South Coast Rail? Are there bathrooms on board? 10 common questions
With South Coast Rail bringing Boston a train ride away, let's answer 10 important basic questions: Are there bathrooms on ...
WHDH18d
Service begins on new Fall River/New Bedford Commuter Rail line
Fifteen trips will operate on the Fall River Commuter Rail Line and 17 trips will operate on the New Bedford Commuter Rail Line with a total of 32 trips between South Station and East ...