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The Vax Express is the latest way to encourage Massachusetts residents to get their coronavirus vaccine. The specially-equipped commuter rail train has been on the move since Wednesday, stopping in communities with low vaccination rates. Commuter rail operator Keolis says they’ve given out dozens of shots at each location, and the biggest turnout was in Worcester. They’ll make one more...

Officials say a fire on an MBTA commuter rail locomotive Wednesday morning was contained to a small engine and extinguished on its own at Providence Station. There were no injuries to passengers or train crew members, according to a spokesman for Keolis, which runs the T’s commuter rail network. The local fire department was called in response the 5:45...

A portion of the MBTA Commuter Rail Line was still experiencing delays Friday following a “slow-speed” derailment a day earlier. The Framingham-Worcester Line was expected to experience delays of up to 20 minutes into the evening commute, according to the agency. Human error is to blame for the derailment near Landsdowne station in Boston Thursday afternoon, the MBTA said. Keolis,…

The Thursday evening derailment of a Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail train continues to cause delays Friday morning.

Crews continued working to clear a train from the tracks after it derailed on the MBTA Commuter Rail’s Framingham/Worcester Line.

Three of the Hub’s busiest Commuter Rail train stations will reportedly get fare gates installed next year in an effort to improve fare collections. The Boston Globe reports Back Bay, South Station and North Station will roll out the new gates with the latter probably being the first to get them installed. Commuter Rail manager Keolis will reportedly install...

The first widespread snowstorm of the season socked New England Monday, causing chaos on the roads, knocking out power for thousands and closing many schools — all ahead of a second round of snow that could outdo the first in some areas. Several inches of wet snow dropped on parts of the region.

Sunday’s night’s snowfall had only a minor impact on travel in Boston. But the next round of snow falling overnight is expected to have a far greater impact on Tuesday’s commute. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is already preparing for what could be a messy morning.

Heavy snow across New England caused school closings and cancellations while hampering driving conditions.

Newtonville Station on the MBTA’s Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail line is temporarily closed due to the condition of its stairs. Keolis, the company that operates the Commuter Rail, said around 3 p.m. that the station is being closed as a safety precaution as engineers evaluate the condition of its stairs.

Flames and smoke could be seen coming from an MBTA Commuter Rail train Thursday evening in Canton, Massachusetts. The train on the Providence Line was stopped at Canton Junction. The commuter rail referred to a mechanical issue and fire department activity.

Keolis officials say the derailment of an MBTA Commuter Rail train on the Fairmount Line outside Boston’s South Station on Tuesday night was the result of human error.

Heavy snow fell across New England Tuesday afternoon. NBC10 Boston and necn meteorologists have been tracking Tuesday’s incoming snowstorm for days. It blanketed the region with fresh powder during the afternoon. The storm began to turn into a wintry mix as the evening progressed.

An estimated 1.5 million fans jammed downtown Boston on Tuesday for a parade celebrating the New England Patriots’ sixth Super Bowl title, clamoring for more with cheers of “We want seven!” and “Next year, right here!” A party atmosphere enveloped the city as fans clad in team garb packed sidewalks and stood on tiptoe for a glimpse of quarterback Tom...

Commuter rail passengers are slated to make history with the most passenger capacity the network has ever operated in wake of the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl championship parade. More than 1 million fans are expected to flock to Downtown Boston on Tuesday for the celebration, causing the highest ridership ever for the MBTA Commuter Rail.

An MBTA Green Line train carrying about 45 passengers derailed Tuesday morning, causing service to be suspended. MBTA officials said the incident happened at about 10:25 a.m. after the center wheels of an outbound train’s car derailed at the Beaconsfield stop in Brookline. Service between Kenmore and Reservoir is suspended until further notice for the Green Line D Branch.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is bringing back its popular $10 commuter rail weekend fare. Under the program that resumes Saturday , riders pay just $10 for unlimited travel anywhere the commuter rail goes, across all zones, from the first train on Saturday to the last train on Sunday.

In order to help boost ridership, the MBTA and Keolis announced Wednesday they are resuming the special all-weekend fare that they tried out last summer. MBTA officials said the special $10 Commuter Rail weekend fare pilot will resume on Saturday, Jan. 5. The special fare is valid from the first train on Saturday to the last train on Sunday and...