MBTA reduction in some commuter rail, ferry services now in place
Updated Jan 24, 2021;
The service cuts to some Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail and ferry services began over the weekend.
The cuts in service were approved by the Fiscal and Management Control Board in December as the COVID pandemic continues to impact ridership.
As of Jan. 23, the MBTA will only offer weekend service on the Newburyport/Rockport, Framingham/Worcester, Fairmount, Providence, and Middleborough lines.
“These lines experienced more ridership gains over the last several months compared to other lines and serve transit-critical communities,” the MBTA said.
All other commuter rail lines will not have weekend service.