Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Line

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1 Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Line Weekday Service Plan during the Beverly Drawbridge Reconstruction Project July 17 August 13 v

2 The Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Line Construction Projects Two important construction projects are happening this summer on the Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Line which will help to improve safety and service. Beverly Drawbridge Reconstruction WEEKDAYS July 17 to August 13 Positive Train Control (PTC) Installation WEEKENDS July 8 to September 30

3 Weekday Service Overview 1. Beverly Drawbridge Reconstruction and Diversion Dates - July 17 and August Commuting options to consider 3. Weekday diversion bus shuttle service 4. Weekday Schedule 5. Fares

4 Impact on weekday service The Beverly Drawbridge reconstruction project will shut down all train service north of Salem Station from July 17 August 13. Ipswich Newburyport Boston Salem Beverly Depot Manchesterby-the-Sea Gloucester Rockport Regular service will run between Boston and Salem Bridge Reconstruction No train service.

5 Options to consider for weekday commuting 1. Drive to an alternative station and get Twitter updates on open spots at these stations every 30 minutes during rush hour on Twitter Station Zone Spaces Available spaces Price Anderson/Woburn 2 2,000 40% $4 Lynn % $4 Beverly % $5 Expect congestion Salem % $5 Expect congestion 1. Use existing bus service in the Newburyport area C&J Trailways and Coach 2. Carpool, vanpool or drive visit commute.com/commuter-options/nuride Parking will be free at all stations north of Beverly Depot Station 3. Take the Salem Ferry - bostonharborcruisers.com/salem-ferry 4. Connect to T service via regional transit authority routes - canntran.com or mvrta.com

6 Weekday bus shuttle service is available Free shuttle bus options 1. Newburyport shuttle stops at: Newburyport Ipswich Beverly Depot Salem 2. Rockport shuttle stops at: Rockport Gloucester Manchester-by-the-Sea Beverly Depot Salem Newburyport Ipswich Beverly Depot Salem Rockport Gloucester Manchester-by-the-Sea 3. Beverly-Salem rush hour shuttle stops at: Beverly Depot Congestion expected! Salem Congestion expected! Free parking Free parking at all stations north of Beverly Depot Boston (North Station) Shuttle bus Train

7 Weekday schedule

8 Weekday fares 1. Zone 3 monthly passes will be accepted on the entire Newburyport/Rockport Line in July and August. 2. Customers who normally buy a Zone 4-8 monthly pass should purchase Zone 3 passes for the months of July and August to take advantage of this opportunity. 3. Corporate pass customers - Connect with your company s pass administrator to change your current Zone 4 to 8 monthly pass order to a Zone 3 monthly pass for July and August. If your company has already ordered its July passes, ask your administrator to apply the price difference to your Zone 3 August pass. 4. Zone 3 fares for single and 10-ride tickets - Passengers who choose to purchase single-ride tickets during construction will be charged no more than a Zone 3 fare when paying onboard the train or via mticket. Important to know: If you purchase Zone 3 10-ride tickets, be sure to use them by the end of construction - August 13. After that date, fares will return to their regular prices. If you still have Zone 3 tickets and want to travel beyond there, you will have to pay the difference.

9 Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Line Weekend Service Plan during the Positive Train Control (PTC) Installation Project July 8 September 30 v

10 Weekend Overview 1. Positive Train Control (PTC) Installation and Diversion Dates July 8 to September Commuting options to consider 3. Weekend diversion bus shuttle service 4. Weekend Schedule 5. Fares

11 Impact on weekend service A Federally-mandated Positive Train Control system (PTC) will upgrade our train signaling systems to operate more safely. Installation of the system will shut down all train service on the Newburyport/Rockport Line from July 8 September 30. During this time, the MBTA will be providing diversion service to keep weekend customers moving. Ipswich Newburyport Boston Salem Beverly Depot Manchesterby-the-Sea Gloucester Rockport No weekend train service on the entire line

12 Options to consider for weekend travel 1. Drive to an alternative station to get to/from Boston Station Zone Spaces Available spaces Price Anderson/Woburn 2 2,000 40% + $4 Wonderland (Blue Line) - 1,862 60% + $5 2. Use existing bus service in the Newburyport area Via C&J Trailways and Coach 3. Ride the Salem Ferry bostonharborcruisers.com/salem-ferry 5. Connect with CATA service to get to Crane Beach and Essex via connecting service from Ipswich Station. Visit

13 Weekend diversion bus shuttle service is available Shuttle bus options 1. Newburyport shuttle stops at: Newburyport Ipswich Beverly Depot Salem Boston Newburyport Ipswich Rockport Gloucester Manchester-by-the-Sea 2. Rockport shuttle stops at: Rockport Gloucester Manchester-by-the-Sea Beverly Depot Salem Boston Beverly Depot Salem Free parking Free parking at all stations north of Beverly Depot Boston (North Station) Shuttle bus

14 Weekend Fares 1. Zone 3 monthly passes will be accepted on the entire Newburyport/Rockport Line in July and August. 2. $10 roundtrip Weekend fares sold at North Station in Boston. 3. Two children 11 and under can ride free with 1 adult.

15 Weekend schedule

16 For questions, schedules, or trip planning Thank you for your patience during construction!