Submitted by Gribblestix t3_zlvn4c in providence
Anyone else experiencing major delays on the commuter rail to Boston this week?
It’s taking 3 hours today because of a dead train. They let us off in Sharon, then put us on yet another dead train that’s moving 10mph.
This is unacceptable. What can we do??
Update 3 hours from PVD to Back Bay and we’re still not at South Station. What a fucking mess.
according to the MBTA it's due to police activity? also affecting the 12:05 Stoughton train out of South Station. https://www.mbta.calerts/commuter-rail .
There was a mechanical issue until we got to Canton, then we switched and it was a police issue apparently.
I almost always take the Amtrak if I can help it. The commuter rail takes twice as long on a good day. The monthly passes are only a little more expensive than what the MBTA charges, but the downside is you have less trains during peak hours.
How much is the Amtrak monthly pass? I might have to commute to Boston 2x a week soon.
Right now from PVD to BOS it's $348, but it's only worth it if you use it at least 15 days a month. Otherwise just grab ten-packs at $139 and burn through them as you need them.
Ah ok. 10 pack makes sense then for ~8 times a month.
That commute is a killer even without delays. Realistically, the best thing you can do is find a job closer to home or a home closer to your job.
The commute has been fine for a month or so. Zero issues at all.
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take amtrak. Problem solved.
Sadly true. You get what you pay for
You could live in Boston
I moved here from Boston. I’m all set.
I mean, clearly you’re not all set. You’re here complaining about the commute.
Cold-Catch3585 t1_j07pv4a wrote
I miss the days when you could apply for a refund of your ticket price if the train was over 30 minutes late. It is bull shit that we have zero recourse now.