MBTA calls for accountability as South Coast Rail veers off track

MBTA calls for accountability as South Coast Rail veers off track

BOSTON (WPRI) — Only a month into the launch of South Coast Rail service to Boston, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is demanding accountability following numerous service disruptions attributed to staffing shortages. Since the highly anticipated debut of the Fall River/New Bedford Line, riders have experienced multiple trip cancellations, with some transferred onto buses and others reportedly left stranded. During Thursday’…

Some South Coast Rail trains to be temporarily replaced by shuttles

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The MBTA’s operations and maintenance partner said that certain trains on the South Coast Rail would be replaced by busses on April 26 and April 27. Keolis Commuter Services said that 10 trips per day would be replaced by shuttle buses. The following trips will use the bus service: Inbound Trains (to South Station) for Bus Replacement with both a local and express option for passengers: Train #6922; 9:37 a.m. from Fal…

South Coast Rail disruptions to Fall River and New Bedford stranded passengers

By Chris Lisinski, State House News Service MBTA General Manager Phil Eng pledged Thursday to hold commuter rail operator Keolis "accountable" for staffing problems that caused a string of deflating service disruptions on the brand-new South Coast Rail extension. Several weekend trains have b

South Coast Rail disruptions lead to fines, pressure on Keolis - The New Bedford Light

MBTA General Manager Phil Eng pledged Thursday to hold commuter rail operator Keolis “accountable” for staffing problems that caused a string of deflating service disruptions on the brand-new South Coast Rail extension.Several weekend trains have been canceled on the Fall River/New Bedford Line in the month since it launched, in some cases prompting reports of stranded passengers or lengthy shuttle bus rides to replace trips.A representative for…

South Coast Rail disruptions lead to fines, pressure on Keolis

MBTA General Manager Phil Eng pledged Thursday to hold commuter rail operator Keolis “accountable” for staffing problems that caused a string of deflating service disruptions on the brand-new South Coast Rail extension.