SOUTHCOAST VOICES: Let's All Get on Board for South Coast Rail
Paul Chasse, Chairman of the Rail to Boston Coalition, says we're close to having South Coast Rail, but that we all need to work together to make it happen. Continue reading…
View ArticleMBTA Offering Special Summer Weekend Rates for Commuter Rail
The MBTA has announced a $10 summer weekend fare on the Commuter Rail, valid for unlimited travel through all zones on Saturdays and Sundays June 9-Sept. 2. Continue reading…
View ArticleSouthocast Rail, Schools Among Issues Addressed in 11th Bristol Debate [WBSM TV]
Ahead of the Tuesday, September 4 primary, the candidates for the 11th Bristol District debated Monday on the Barry Richard Show. Continue reading…
View ArticleChamberlain Could House Luxury Apartments [OPINION]
Apartments near the planned rail station would be good for commuters. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Faces Traffic Troubles from MBTA Train [OPINION]
The long-delayed dream of re-connecting New Bedford directly to Boston by a daily passenger train is coming true. Is New Bedford ready for the traffic pattern? Continue reading…
View ArticleCongestion Pricing Is Another Massachusetts Money Grab [OPINION]
They are coming after your money in the name of climate change. Continue reading…
View ArticleTarkiln Hill Road in New Bedford to Close Dec. 5-10 for Rail Work
Culvert replacement, grade crossing work, and wetland mitigation is underway for the South Coast Rail project. Continue reading…
View ArticleBeaton Approves Phase I of South Coast Rail
Phase I of South Coast Rail has been approved by the state's top environmental official. Continue reading…
View ArticleIt's Good Time to Pull the Plug on the Rail Project [OPINION]
The MassINC Polling Group says 35 percent of Massachusetts voters say they would ride the T less than before the COVID-19 crisis. Continue reading…
View ArticleFall River South Coast Rail Virtual Meeting Set
The presentation is set for Feb. 25 on Zoom. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Mayor Mitchell Talks Massachusetts Commuter Rail
The Southeastern Massachusetts Commuter Rail Task force met in New Bedford Wednesday and heard from Mayor Jon Mitchell. Continue reading…
View ArticleFormer New Bedford Mayor Lang Wants Immediate Action on South Coast Rail
New Bedford needs to prepare for South Coast Rail while we still have Governor Deval Patrick in office. That's the word from former New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang, who urged legislators and business...
View ArticleMass. Lt. Gov Talks Southcoast Rail
Lt. Governor Tim Murray was on with Pete and Neal this morning to talk about commuter rail. Continue reading…
View ArticleGovernor Patrick Talks Southcoast Rail and Tax Plan with Pete and Neal...
Governor Deval Patrick will be in New Bedford today to talk about commuter rail. He spoke with Pete and Neal this morning about that, the proposed income tax increase, his plans for the future, and the...
View ArticleSouthCoast Rail Dominates Transportation Plan Forum
Transportation Secretary Richard Davey was in Fall River Monday, touting Governor Deval Patrick's 21st Century Transportation Plan. The plan calls for reducing debt and generating additional revenues...
View ArticleRail Support in Boston
In Boston's bustling South Station, a local group is spreading awareness of the future South Coast Rail line. Continue reading…
View ArticleRail Website Re-Launched
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has announced the re-launch of the project website for South Coast Rail. Continue reading…
View ArticleFalse T Alerts
The MBTA and the company that runs its commuter rail services are looking into a possible hack after alerts went out warning commuters that service ``was delayed until further notice.'' Continue reading…
View ArticleSouth Coast Rail
Many residents around the South Coast have been waiting for commuter rail. The Transit System's $5.5 billion debt, aging equipment and huge maintenance needs, plus a present construction cost of $2.2...
View ArticleCommuter Rail Delays
MBTA officials say an Amtrak signal problem at Ruggles Station is causing delays for Commuter Rail passengers on the Providence/Stoughton Line. Continue reading…
View ArticleCommuter Rail Audit
An independent audit shows that the company contracted to run the MBTA's commuter rail service ended last year with a net loss of almost $10 million and expects to lose even more in 2015. Continue...
View ArticleSignal Problems Solved
Transit officials say signal problems that disrupted service to Boston's busiest commuter hub have been resolved. Continue reading…
View ArticleSouth Coast Rail Public Meetings
The first of five meetings regarding plans for a future South Coast Rail project took place at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School Wednesday evening before a crowd of nearly 70 people. Continue...
View ArticleSouth Coast Rail Meeting
MassDOT and the MBTA held their final public meeting regarding future plans for South Coast Rail in Middleborough Thursday evening. Continue reading…
View ArticleSouth Coast Rail Forum
DARTMOUTH - Over 50 local elected officials and residents attended an informational meeting on proposed changes to the South Coast Rail project at UMass Law at Dartmouth Thursday evening. Continue...
View ArticleCynicism and skepticism.
Cynicism and skepticism. These are just two top of mind isms that are tip of tongue following my interview with the CEO of the South Coast Chamber of Commerce. Don't get me wrong. Rick Kidder is...
View ArticleOPINION | Chris McCarthy: Is a Train Actually Coming?
It is an election year, and a governor has once again promised to make the Boston to South Coast commuter rail 'a reality.' Continue reading…
View ArticlePedestrian Hospitalized After MBTA Lot Crash
Two pedestrians — a man and a child — were hit by a car in the commuter rail parking lot in Lakeville on Tuesday, leaving the man with injuries that first responders described as "potentially serious."...
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