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 to offer free parking and weekend rides through April after opening
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that free parking and free weekend rides will be offered through April for the new Fall River/New Bedford Line, which is set to open to the public on March 24.
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.
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.
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.
New commuter rail service to open in southeastern Massachusetts
The $1 billion South Coast Rail project will return passenger train service to the area for the first time in 65 years.
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 announces free weekend service, parking for South Coast Rail
On Wednesday, the MBTA announced its offering free weekend service and parking for the South Coast Rail in March.
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New Bedford's MBTA rail station features this amazing colorful glass art. Meet the artist.
When commuters in New Bedford take the MBTA train, they'll be greeted by a huge colorful glass tower. It was created by a ...
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New Bedford, Fall River Regional Rail Service Will Begin On March 24
The MBTA has set an opening date for its South Coast Rail project: pending final approval from the Federal Railroad ...
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Municipal and business leaders say that when the South Coast Rail finally arrives this spring, the biggest benefit will be in the region's sense that it's finally included economically in the Boston ...
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New Bedford mayor asks to name pedestrian bridge for WWII, Korean War veteran. Who was he?
The new bridge connecting downtown New Bedford to the MBTA commuter rail station could be named for a veteran wounded in ...