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Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Commuter rail riders delayed in Boston for 4 hours as multiple trains canceled: Here's why
People trying to get home to New Bedford and Fall River were delayed at South Station for about four hours on the afternoon of Sunday, April 13, after multiple trains on the Fall River/New Bedford commuter rail line were canceled. According to MBTA alerts, staffing shortages caused the cancellation of seven trains on the Fall River/New Bedford Line between early afternoon and evening, leaving in the lurch any travelers taking advantage of free weekend service. Three trains leaving South Station on Sunday afternoon were canceled: a 3:40 p.m. to New Bedford, a 4:50 p.m. to New Bedford, and a 5:59 p.m. to Fall River. Also canceled was a 6:06 p.m. shuttle from East Taunton to Fall River. Free weekend trips: How will South Coast Rail's free weekends work? Do you need a ticket? Everything to know. The gap in service meant riders heading home to New Bedford at 3:40 p.m. had to wait until 8 p.m. to start their journey home, a delay of more than four hours. Fall River riders expecting to catch the 5:59 p.m. home had to wait until the 9:59 p.m. trip back. Three trips north were also canceled: two from New Bedford north to South Station, a 3:23 and 6:50 p.m., and the 8:55 p.m. from Fall River. The Fall River/New Bedford Line has 11 stations between each terminus, including stops in Freetown, Taunton, Bridgewater, Brockton, Braintree and Quincy. It's unknown how many riders were affected by the cancellations. SRTA to roll out MicroConnector: Book a ride to New Bedford, Fall River train stations Keolis Commuter Services, the company that operates and manages the MBTA Commuter Rail system, did not provide specific comment on why these trains were canceled. "Some trains on the Fall River/New Bedford and Kingston Lines were cancelled yesterday due to crew availability issues. Passengers were accommodated by later trains or shuttle buses," stated Jake O'Neill, manager of Media Relations and Public Affairs at Keolis. The MBTA has system to provide users with text-based alerts for delays and cancellations; they are also posted to X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, at @mbta_cr_alerts. A check of Fall River/New Bedford commuter rail line alerts shows that since beginning operations on March 24, many trains have been running five to 20 minutes late. Keolis did not respond to inquiries as to why. Keolis recently held job fairs seeking to hire more employees in both New Bedford and Fall River, on March 14 and April 1. This article originally appeared on The Herald News: MBTA weekend South Coast Rail trains canceled, causing delays
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Yahoo
SRTA launches new ride service to South Coast Rail stations
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — There's a new way to get to the South Coast Rail stations in New Bedford and Fall River. On Monday, the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) launched the MicroConnector, an on-demand transportation service. MORE: All aboard! South Coast Rail now in service 'When you're ready to go, book a ride in our easy to use app and we'll pick you up and bring you either to or from station,' the SRTA's website said. You may be assigned a virtual bus stop as the service operates corner-to-corner not door-to-door. The MicroConnector vehicles will be branded with the service's logo and colors. If you use mobility aids or need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, you can inform the SRTA in the accessibility section in the app. If you don't have a smartphone but would like to book a ride, you can call (774) 220-6961. The SRTA recommends booking your ride at least 20 minutes before you're ready to leave. There is no pre-booking. The MicroConnector is available in certain areas of the cities pictured below from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. for the morning trains and from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for the evening trains. Basic Fare for the service is $1 per rider or $0.50 per rider over the age of 65. For additional riders, the fare is the same. Children 6 years old and under can ride for free. Children under the age of 12 can ride for $0.50. There are also weekly passes and monthly passes available that provide an unlimited amount of rides. The weekly pass costs $7.00 and the monthly pass costs $20.00. Riders can pay with exact cash, credit card or debit card. You can learn more and download the app here. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
