Commuting between Boston and New York, just got a whole lot easier! The MBTA recently shared that it plans to launch a “yellow line” later this year. Due to the 300% increase in ridership on inbound and outbound Amtrak trains between Boston and Manhattan, MBTA plans to release a nonstop commuter rail connecting the two cities.
While the train would be owned and operated by the MBTA, New Yorkers and all can also board at Moynihan Train Hall.
MBTA announces nonstop train from Boston to NYC
The initial phase of the roll out is slated to begin in August. Since the tracks and trains are already established, the onboarding is expected to be seamless. Phase one includes a daily outbound and inbound train, Monday through Friday. The inbound train departs from South Station in Boston at 6 AM, with an arrival time of 10 AM. The outbound train departs Moynihan Train Hall at 6 PM and arrives at 10 PM.
Unlike Amtrak, this commuter train will not make stops along the Boston to Manhattan pipeline, shaving about 30 minutes off the regular train trip.
We are delighted to introduce the MBTA Yellow Line. This project has been under wraps for nearly a decade, but somehow feels long overdue for Bostonians and New Yorkers. With shifting workforces, we’ve found that a large population of riders travel frequently between the two metropolises, with unreliable and expensive means to get there. They’re often faced with awful traffic in either city. This will also be a way to help avoid the congestion fee proposals and reduce the extra charges. Our team is very excited to introduce this more modern fleet of MBTA trains, in a new color, that nods to both cities, the team noted in a recent interview.
This move will hopefully help the city’s traffic problem. Based on the demand and success of the initial trains, the MBTA notes it could include weekend schedules and more time slots for the weekdays. Tickets will be available on the MBTA app or purchasable onboard with credit card only and will be $32 each way. Wi-fi will be on board as well.
MBTA, if you’re seeing this, happy April Fools,’ but can we make this a reality?