After 65 years, the cities and towns of southeastern Massachusetts will have passenger rail service to and from downtown Boston. Officials from the Healey/Driscoll administration and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commemorated the long-delayed launch of South Coast Rail and the beginning of service on the new Fall River/New Bedford Commuter Rail Line.
The South Coast Rail Program extended the existing Middleborough Commuter Rail Line, reconstructed over 17 miles of the New Bedford Main Line and nearly 12 miles of the Fall River Secondary Line, upgraded the existing Middleborough Secondary track from Pilgrim Junction to Cotley Junction, constructed two new layover facilities and constructed six new Commuter Rail stations.
“After years of delays, we took this challenge head-on and delivered for the people of the South Coast – and our entire state will benefit,” said Gov. Maura Healey. The new commuter rail line will also provide more trips than originally planned.
Pictured: The new MBTA station in East Taunton.
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