Southcoast Rail

MBTA Begins Sending Test Trains Along Fall River SouthCoast Rail Line

Keith Thibault July 9, 2024 Comments Off on MBTA Begins Sending Test Trains Along Fall River SouthCoast Rail Line

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has begun testing trains for SouthCoast Rail on the Fall River secondary line

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MBTA Provides Update on SouthCoast Rail with No Commitment to Launch Date

Keith Thibault April 11, 2024 Comments Off on MBTA Provides Update on SouthCoast Rail with No Commitment to Launch Date

Representatives of the MBTA leading SouthCoast Rail held an information session yesterday updating residents on the progress of relaunching rail service to the region

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(VIDEO) Despite Setbacks, SouthCoast Rail Prepping for Summer Service

Keith Thibault December 7, 2023 Comments Off on (VIDEO) Despite Setbacks, SouthCoast Rail Prepping for Summer Service

This fall it was announced that the return of commuter rail service in Fall River as part of SouthCoast Rail will be delayed until the Summer of 2024. This week’s edition of FRCMedia News

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(VIDEO) FRFD Takes Part in SouthCoast Rail Safety Training

Keith Thibault July 28, 2023 Comments Off on (VIDEO) FRFD Takes Part in SouthCoast Rail Safety Training

Members of the Fall River Fire Department yesterday took part in specialized training simulating an emergency situation that could take place when SouthCoast Rail becomes a reality

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(VIDEO) Fall River Train Depot Construction Complete; Focus Shifts to Signals, Testing and Safety

Keith Thibault May 1, 2023 Comments Off on (VIDEO) Fall River Train Depot Construction Complete; Focus Shifts to Signals, Testing and Safety

Construction on the Fall River branch of SouthCoast Rail is substantially complete. The focus is now on signal and train testing and ensuring residents stay away from what will be increased activity along the

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