"THE MBTA’S commuter rail service operator is preparing to expand service this fall, adding late-night departures from Boston and more trains during peak periods on select lines to meet increased demand.The commuter rail operator, Keolis Commuter Services, already offers service at roughly one-hour intervals through most of the day. The new schedule, which begins October 2, will add a late train from Boston on weekdays and weekends to accommodate people with unconventional work schedules or those attending late-night events.On the Providence-Stoughton Line, the last train will now depart Boston at 11:55 p.m., 55 minutes later than the current schedule. Most other train lines will follow similar schedules. The Needham Line, however, is pushing back the last train on weekdays from 11 p.m. to 11:55 p.m., but retaining 10:15 p.m. for the last train on weekends.Keolis is also adding trains during the morning and evening peak periods on the Lowell, Fitchburg, Franklin, and Worcester lines, reducing the one-hour interval between trains to every 30 to 45 minutes. For example, trains on the Lowell Line will operate every 35 minutes coming into Boston between 6:25 a.m. and 8:40 a.m. and every 30 to 40 minutes departing Boston between 3:55 p.m. and 6:20 p.m."
Continue reading the article -> https://commonwealthmagazine.org/transportation/ts-commuter-rail-adding-late-night-peak-service/
MBTA article -> https://www.mbta.com/news/2023-09-11/commuter-rail-announces-fallwinter-schedule-take-effect-october-2
Keolis press release -> https://www.keoliscs.com/news/commuter-rail-announces-fall-winter-schedule-to-take-effect-october-2nd/
The NEW Schedules are not yet available but should be posted here when ready https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable
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| MBTA adding trains to the Franklin line during peak periods beginning Oct 2, 2023 |
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