As ridership steadily returns to the MBTA’s commuter rail lines, transit officials are giving passengers a heads up about how many seats are likely available on each train. The MBTA along with ...

While there were more seats taken across the commuter-rail system, three lines – Newburyport/Rockport, Fairmount, and Franklin – showed exceptionally high use.

Can I take a bicycle on the Commuter Rail train? Yes, per the MBTA’s schedule, ... No dogs on the furniture (i.e., keep it off the seats) Can I eat and drink on the Commuter Rail train? ...

The MBTA is doubling down on double-decker commuter rail cars. The transit agency’s Fiscal and Management Control Board approved a deal Monday to buy 80 new bi-level coaches, as part of a plan ...

State Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack says the MBTA will use a "carrot and stick" approach to get the operator of the Commuter Rail to improve service. Latest. U.S.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board MBTA commuter rail trains. They’re handicapped-accessible, too. A passenger train makes a test run on the soon to open commuter rail line ending at the Whale's ...

MBTA officials on Monday awarded a $278 million contract to Hyundai-Rotem to produce 80 new two level commuter rail coaches.The bi-level coaches will increase passenger capacity by 14,000 seats ...

Between 2012 and 2018, commuter rail ridership grew from 104,574 to 126,754 trips per weekday, an increase of 21.2 percent, according to a report released by the MBTA in January.

BOSTON (WHDH) - The MBTA has announced a special summer weekend fare reduction on the Commuter Rail, valid for unlimited travel through all zones on Saturdays and Sundays. Beginning Saturday, June ...

The commonwealth's top public transit official said commuter rail ridership, performance and customer service must be improved over the next few years. MBTA chief: Commuter rail improvements ...

A commuter rail train at the groundbreaking for the South Coast Rail project. (Photo courtesy of the MBTA) The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has approved a $159 million contract to ...