MBTA Commuter Rail (Operations, Keolis, & Short Term)

[CheapLeak]

I don’t think I’ve seen anything posted about it here, and I don’t know when it popped up (saw a link to it on Wikipedia), but it appears the MBTA is moving forward with a South Salem station. I’m not the best when it comes to understanding these, but they may also be discussing a yard at the Castle Hill area. The SOQ is due at the end of the month. Only thing I find new is the listing of 600ft Platforms (two side or one center), everything else seems typical or what was already discussed.

 

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I don’t think I’ve seen anything posted about it here, and I don’t know when it popped up (saw a link to it on Wikipedia), but it appears the MBTA is moving forward with a South Salem station. I’m not the best when it comes to understanding these, but they may also be discussing a yard at the Castle Hill area. The SOQ is due at the end of the month. Only thing I find new is the listing of 600ft Platforms (two side or one center), everything else seems typical or what was already discussed.

South Salem station is long overdue, so this is welcome news. I really hope it breaks ground before 2030.

 

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Commuter Rail fare gates coming to Ruggles station next month

Commuter Rail riders using Ruggles Station will need to tap or scan their tickets to enter and exit the station, as the MBTA and Keolis announced new fare gates.

www.boston25news.com

The change goes into effect on August 3 and will feature seven fare gates, including two wider accessible gates designed for wheelchairs, scooters, bicycles, strollers, and luggage.
“The installation of Commuter Rail fare gates at Ruggles is just the next step by the MBTA as we follow through on our commitment to improve fare collection and reinvest back into the system that our riders depend on,” said Phillip Eng, interim secretary of transportation and MBTA general manager and CEO.
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Customer service staff will be available at Ruggles to help passengers during the transition. Back Bay Station is expected to become the next Commuter Rail station to receive fare gates in early 2027.

 

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Commuter Rail fare gates coming to Ruggles station next month

Commuter Rail riders using Ruggles Station will need to tap or scan their tickets to enter and exit the station, as the MBTA and Keolis announced new fare gates.

www.boston25news.com

I just passed through there today and most of them are in use and they were working on the last couple. Also there are none on Track 2.