Train Rider from the Train Stopping blog reports a person tried unsuccessfully to hop on a moving commuter rail train as it left the station in Southborough this morning: We slammed to a halt immediately (you can always tell when the emergency brake is engaged) and sat there for a few minutes. My understanding is Read the full article → from How not to board a train
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Southborough to Boston bus will keep running
Southborough commuters who ride the Cavalier Coach bus to Boston and back can breathe a sigh of relief, at least for now. The bus line that runs from Marlborough, through downtown Southborough, and then into Boston has been in danger of being eliminated due to low ridership combined with cuts in state subsidies. But the Read the full article → from Southborough to Boston bus will keep running
Late train for First Night revelers
Heading into Boston to celebrate First Night on Wednesday? A late train has been added to schedule, so you can stay for the fireworks and still make it home on the commuter rail. The last train on the Framingham/Worcester line is scheduled to leave South Station at 1:00 am and will make all stops, including Read the full article → from Late train for First Night revelers
A chance for Southborough commuters to voice their opinions
You’ve been hearing about the proposed Mass Pike toll hike for weeks, and now it’s time to have your say. The Turnpike Authority will hold a public hearing in Framingham on Wednesday. Here are the details: Framingham Memorial Building (map) Nevins Hall 150 Concord Street Framingham, MA 01702 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A number Read the full article → from A chance for Southborough commuters to voice their opinions
Southborough-Boston bus service extended
Some good news for Southborough commuters after a week of not so good news. The Metrowest Daily News reports Cavalier Coach has decided to extend the Southborough to Boston bus line through the end of January. The bus service has been in danger of being cancelled due to a cut in state subsidies. The company Read the full article → from Southborough-Boston bus service extended
A rough week for Southborough commuters
Do you take the commuter rail to work? If so, chances are good you’re having a frustrating week. Here’s a recap of the delays and cancellations riders on the Framingham/Worcester line have faced so far this week: Monday, 12/08Delayed 30 minutes: P508 train scheduled to leave Southborough at 7:23 am Tuesday, 12/09Cancelled: P508 train scheduled Read the full article → from A rough week for Southborough commuters
Why paying $4 for parking at the commuter rail might be worth it
Because when you find out your train is 30 minutes late and it’s 9 degrees outside, at least you have a warm car to go wait in. On a related note, the Metrowest Daily News reports the owner of Fitzgerald’s General Store across the tracks from the station plans to rent out 80 parking spots Read the full article → from Why paying $4 for parking at the commuter rail might be worth it
A temporary reprieve for Southborough-Boston bus line riders
I reported earlier this week that the Southborough to Boston bus line operated by Cavalier Coach was slated to be eliminated at the end of this month because of state subsidy cuts. Today comes word that Cavalier Coach has decided to continue the run through the end of the year. Without the subsidies, Cavalier Coach Read the full article → from A temporary reprieve for Southborough-Boston bus line riders
Southborough to Boston bus route eliminated
With the cost of commuting on the rise, it’s good to have options. But one of those options, a bus route from Southborough to Boston, will be eliminated at the end of the month due to cuts in state subsidies. The bus line operated by Cavalier Coach Trailways leaves Southborough center at 6:40am and stops Read the full article → from Southborough to Boston bus route eliminated
Commuter rail parking increase – what do you think?
Commuters continue to grumble about the parking rate increase at commuter rail stations including the one in Southborough. As of Saturday the rate increased from $2 a day to $4 a day. So what do you think? Will you continue to ride the rails? Will you make other arrangements to get to the station? Take Read the full article → from Commuter rail parking increase – what do you think?
Parking increase at Southborough commuter rail station
Starting Saturday, it will cost twice as much to park your car at the Southborough commuter rail station. The rate will increase from $2.00 per day to $4.00 per day. Boston.com reports the increase is in response to fiscal challenges faced by the MBTA. A number of commuter rail riders are unhappy with the rate Read the full article → from Parking increase at Southborough commuter rail station
Mass Pike road work means ramp and lane closures this week
The on-ramp to the Mass Pike westbound from Rte 495 will be closed at night Monday through Thursday this week so the ramp can be widened. The ramp will be closed each evening starting at 8:00 pm and will reopen at 5:00 am. In addition, single lanes will be closed on the Mass Pike eastbound Read the full article → from Mass Pike road work means ramp and lane closures this week
New Commuter Rail service starts 10/27
The MBTA announced earlier this month it plans to add more trains to the Worcester-Boston line. Those new trains go into service on Monday. Here are schedule details for the new runs: Inbound Worcester Southborough South Station 4:45 am 5:16 am 6:31 am 6:05 am 6:33 am 7:46 am 4:30 pm 4:56 pm 6:05 pm Read the full article → from New Commuter Rail service starts 10/27
Good news for train commuters
Southborough residents have long complained about the lack of Commuter Rail trains running the Worcester-Boston route. Now the state is doing something about it. Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray and other political leaders recently announced the purchase of CSX Corp’s Worcester to Boston train line which will allow them to improve Commuter Rail service. Five new Read the full article → from Good news for train commuters