More details on next week’s road projects and local coverage of delays on our commuter rail line. Read the full article → from Commuter news: Train delays and roadwork details on Rte 30 Causeway (and other projects)
The MBTA announced this month that it is ending use of the “archaic” honor box payment system for parking. Read the full article → from An end to “honor” payments at commuter rail lot
Last night, Town Planner, Jennifer Burney raised safety concerns about the train stop (unrelated to the proposed parking lot). Read the full article → from Safety concerns at commuter rail stop; Fitzgerald’s hearing continued
Our state legislators answered questions on commuter rail access from selectmen last night. According to Representative Carolyn Dykema, the MBTA doesn’t have an appetite for adding parking or for building a bridge to cross over the rail tracks. But they may be willing to add safe track level crossing. Read the full article → from Legislators seek feedback on foot crossing at rail and support for 911 field extended lease
I can’t cover everything that goes on in town. Luckily, The Metrowest Daily News/Southborough Wicked Local has reporters covering our beat. Read the full article → from News roundup: Brush fires, parking issues, water main work, Burnett house plans, and Park Central developments
Fitzgerald’s General Store is seeking permission to create a pay-for-parking lot adjacent to their store lot. Read the full article → from Fitzgerald’s looking to create paylot for commuters
The onslaught of snow and arctic temperatures has undoubtedly hit public works the hardest this year. But commuters have to be a close second. Read the full article → from Transportation woes: MBTA announcement, legislators weigh in, potholes, and DPW budget
This morning, the MBTA announced the new Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail schedule. Read the full article → from New commuter rail schedule – effective March 10
The MBTA announces a big “never mind” on schedule changes. A new schedule is indefinitely delayed with likely changes. Read the full article → from New commuter schedule derailed
The MBTA announced it’s new schedule to begin this month. Is it an improvement for Southborough? Read the full article → from Updated – Southborough’s new commuter rail schedule – starting January 27
The MBTA is soliciting feedback from businesses and commuters. If Southborough commuters want their needs met, this is the time to speak up. Read the full article → from A chance to improve Southborough’s commuter rail schedule
A Boston-bound commuter rail train was evacuated and searched this morning after passengers overhead a conversation at the Southborough station. Read the full article → from Commuter rail train evacuated this morning after threatening remarks made in Southborough
Switch problems in Worcester this morning led to significant delays on the Worcester/Framingham commuter rail line that runs through Southborough. A commuter who catches the train in Grafton said it’s been a bad week on the rail line: …out of 5 commutes this week, 3 of them have been delayed by more than 1/2 hour. Read the full article → from Tough week for Southborough train commuters
A commuter rail train on the Worcester/Framingham line crashed into a bumper at South Station this morning injuring about 20 passengers, the Boston Globe reports. None of the injuries appear to be life threatening. Train number 512 left the Southborough station around 8:03 am today. Any Southborough commuters on board have a first-hand report? Update: Read the full article → from Commuter rail train from Southborough involved in low-speed crash