Lea Jarrett rode the train for love. A law student at Boston College, her boyfriend usually has to drive her up to Boston after her weekend visits. But on Monday, he dropped Jarrett at the station in New Bedford. “This is kind of a gamechanger,” Jarrett said. Jarrett was one of about 60 people who […]
South Coast Rail
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South Coast Rail set to open in late March
At long last, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has an opening date for South Coast Rail. The MBTA announced that trains will begin carrying passengers from Fall River and New Bedford to Boston starting Monday, March 24, pending final approval from the Federal Railroad Administration. The long-awaited project will revive train service between those cities […]
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When will South Coast Rail open? MBTA delays start to May 2025
MBTA officials have pushed the target opening date for South Coast Rail back to May 2025, delaying the long-awaited restoration of train service to Fall River, New Bedford and Taunton by another year. MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, the agency’s top official, delivered the news personally at a pair of public meetings in Fall River […]
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South Coast Rail delayed again, as MBTA parts ways with project’s top manager
MBTA officials have announced that South Coast Rail is unlikely to meet its goal of opening this summer, less than a month after the agency quietly parted ways with the project’s highest-ranking manager. At a public presentation in Fall River Wednesday night, a senior project manager for South Coast Rail, Jean Fox, said she could […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For July 5
The General Assembly is done for a while, and it’s time to hit the beach. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Until Friday, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo’s office was […]
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Bonus Q&A: Mitchell On Casinos, South Coast Rail, His Political Future & More
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell.
