Commuter Rail in Boston, USA

The MBTA Commuter Rail system is a Regional rail network that shares its tracks with inter-city passenger and freight trains. As of 2007, the system was composed of twelve lines, three of which have branches, and another branch provides access to Gillette Stadium for special events in or near Foxborough. The rail network operates according to a spoke-hub distribution paradigm, with the lines running radially outward from the city of Boston. Eight of the lines converge at South Station, with four of these passing through Back Bay station. The other four converge at North Station. Amtrak uses two of the south-side lines and one of the north-side lines for long-distance intercity service. The Commuter Rail system has used the color purple on train cars and system maps since October 8, 1974, and consequently it is sometimes called the "Purple Line."

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[Frecciadelledolomiti]

wow! very nice! In Italy there are many trains with wi-fi!

[redsoxguy617]

arent they coming out with new commuter rail trains soon?

[Modeltrainguy]

Great Video, Mate!

I will add: Commuter Trains passing through JFK/UMass have increased in number.

A Positive Sign of the times.