Fall River Secondary Line Construction Complete
Updated on May 23, 2023
The South Coast Rail project will offer a reliable transit connection between southeastern Massachusetts and Boston. Riders will be able to take a one-seat trip—no transfers needed—for the first time since the late 1950s.
Phase 1 of the project includes the construction of the Fall River Secondary Line with new Commuter Rail stations in Fall River and Freetown. Construction of both stations is now complete.
Building a Better T
As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.
What We’ve Accomplished
In early 2023, crews:
- Completed the construction of Fall River and Freetown stations
- Installed 12.1 miles of train tracks
Crews previously completed work on culverts, nine bridges, 10 grade crossings, walls, and sidings.
What We're Still Working On
Crews are still installing signal and communications systems for managing railway traffic. Remaining work includes:
- Installing signal instrument houses, which will contain the equipment that manages signals, operations, and track switches
- Pulling cable, fiber wires, and completing the connections that will operate the entire Phase 1 system
For More Information
Check out the fact sheet below for more details on the Fall River Secondary Line and to learn about the status of the other lines a part of Phase 1 construction:
Recent Updates
Related Projects
Building a Better T
As part of our $9.6 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.