"We can finally say, after 67 years, we have here a South Coast Rail." First commuter rail to bring train travel back to Southeastern Mass. opens

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 the early hour: applause.

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.