SD 1727 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act improving rail service on the Fairmount commuter rail line

This bill directs the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to upgrade the Fairmount commuter rail line by standardizing fares with the subway system, adopting a new name for the line, and improving connections with local bus services. It mandates that the rail line be electrified by December 2024 and requires the agency to report on the environmental benefits of this change by the end of 2025. Additionally, the legislation sets specific goals for increasing train frequency to every 7.5 minutes by 2029, constructing accessible platforms at two stations, and maintaining the ability to run trains every 5 minutes by 2035.
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