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Commuter Rail Would Extend to Warwick, N.K. Under New Deal

Chris Boardman

Story Created: Sep 10, 2009 at 3:31 PM EDT

Story Updated: Sep 10, 2009 at 3:31 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) - The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's
board of directors has approved a contract that would extend commuter rail service in Rhode Island to T.F. Green Airport in Warwick and Wickford Junction in North Kingstown.

The 20-mile extension of the Boston-to-Providence line would start operating in 2011 and potentially give Massachusetts travelers an rail-linked alternative to Logan International Airport in Boston.

As part of the agreement, the operating costs cannot come from
either the MBTA or the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The agreement also requires Rhode Island to seek legislation protecting the MBTA from liabilities.

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation will be responsible for maintaining the new stations and, in conjunction with the MBTA, for collecting revenue.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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Friday, Sep 11 at 2:31 AM Janet wrote ...

I agree with Sue M. This would be wonderful. I want to be "green" without ridiculous inconvenience.

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Thursday, Sep 10 at 11:13 PM Sue M wrote ...

I can't wait for this to happen. Instead of building more roads, we need to build a better public transit system to remove cars from the road.

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