MBTA has released the official commuter rail schedule for Wickford Junction.
Starting April 23, 2012, commuters will have a new way to get to Providence and Boston. Wickford Junction will become the newest MBTA commuter rail station, running Monday through Friday. Click here for the complete schedule. Commuter trains will bring passengers from Wickford to Warwick, Providence and Boston Monday through Friday – offering 20 trips per day. According to DOT officials, travel time to Warwick will be about 15 minutes, to Providence will be 35 minutes and to Boston’s South Station will be just less then two hours. Tickets are half price for seniors and those with physical disabilities. Kids 11 years and younger are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Monthly passes for unlimited travel to Providence ($89) are also …
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The state Department of Transportation will formally announce the start of a commuter rail station at Wickford Junction on Thursday.
U.S. Department of Transportation grant will help maintain rails in South County
On Friday, April 1, the office of Congressman Jim Langevin announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $4.5 million grant to the R.I. Department of Transportation. The award will be used to maintain the freight rail lines that serve Quonset Point, and help to fund the new commuter rail service scheduled to begin in 2012 from North Kingstown according to Jonathon Dworkin, Langevin's communications director. Congressman Langevin's office said he strongly supports the existing commuter rail service from Warwick to Boston, and he wants to ensure the best possible rail system for South County. “I am pleased to see the continued development of South County Commuter Rail with the economic benefits it brings to the region…
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John B
2:14 am on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Yes, yes, all valid points. One could add that almost 2 hours to Boston is too long to attract passengers off I-95 and that the MBTA trains are uncomfortable for long rides. But we now have a brand new, modern station with own covered parking and the basics of a working commuter rail system in place. Frequencies and quality might improve, week-end service to Boston perhaps will be added some day… more ›