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Will South Coast Rail’s ‘full build’ ever happen?
A faster, cleaner train route to Boston is still on the drawing board — but the state hasn’t funded it and isn’t talking about it.
Fall River/New Bedford Line slowly recovers from weather impacts
Trains were back to normal Tuesday after snow and cold temperatures caused widespread disruptions for the past week.
2025 in review: South Coast Rail in the spotlight, and other top transportation stories
In 2025, the South Coast entered a transportation renaissance.
Signs suggest South Coast Rail is boosting tourism, development
The extension has brought more visitors, and it seems to be attracting more developers to build here. But it’s too early to say if it’s helping business or job-seekers.
Commuter rail ridership surges with South Coast Rail
Weekday commuters are driving the numbers, The Light’s data analysis found.
Construction ramps up to replace I-195/Route 18 interchange
It’s the start of a yearslong project to modernize the “obsolete” structure, built 60 years ago.
New group wants a safer Route 6
After a week of deadly crashes, residents have formed a working group to come up with safer road designs.
SRTA rolls out another year of free fares
Boosted by extra revenue from the millionaires tax, SRTA is continuing Sunday ridership and offering microtransit vans to the MBTA stations.
MBTA changes South Coast Rail schedule
Departure times will change and some trips will be cut starting July 21.
MassDOT plans to keep Rt. 6 bridge open during heat waves
A spokesperson said the agency is developing a protocol to keep the bridge operational but offered no details because the plan is “being developed.”
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