Passengers can ride South Coast Rail for free

MBTA plans free weekend trips to attract South Coast Rail riders
Officials pitched the five weeks of free weekend service as a way to attract riders to the new offering, which they described as the first commuter rail service in the region in 65 years.
South Coast Rail service, parking free for first few weekends
Governor Maura Healey and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced on Wednesday that weekend service and parking will be free for all weekends between March 29 to April 27 along the Fall River and New Bedford lines.
Passengers can ride South Coast Rail for free on weekends through April
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will try to generate interest in the new South Coast Rail service by offering free weekend rides to begin.
MBTA and Governor Healey Announce Free South Coast Rail Weekends and Parking Through April
Massachusetts Governor Healey and MBTA offer free weekend train rides and parking on South Coast Rail through April.
Did you spot a train at a South Coast Rail station? MBTA is 'running the service.'
If you see an MBTA train at a station near you with a conductor opening the doors, don’t be alarmed — and don’t hop on. Here's what's happening.
MBTA chief: South Coast Rail will be free on weekends as 'thank you.' How to try the train
When South Coast Rail begins service in late March, weekend trips will be free through the end of April, plus free parking. Here's what we know.
South Coast Rail service to officially begin March 24
The long-awaited South Coast Rail service — which will connect Fall River, Freetown, New Bedford, Middleboro and Taunton to Boston — is slated to begin this spring.
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New Bedford's MBTA rail station features this amazing colorful glass art. Meet the artist.
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For students, seniors and low-income, rail has discounts. Who qualifies and how to apply.
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News Roundup: South Coast Rail chugging closer; will the Nat Seashore be short-handed?
It’s been coming for decades—and now South Coast Rail has a launch date at the end of March. Also, community members and ...
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South Coast Rail start date, Farm and Coast, House of Hope: Standard-Times top stories
South Coast Rail start date set:Trains are rolling into New Bedford, Fall River, Taunton. Farm & Coast Market on 7 Bridge St. is set to start renovations this week as they take over the adjacent ...