KEOLIS TO REINSTATE SERVICE OF 15 MBTA COMMUTER RAIL TRAINS ON MARCH 9

Fitchburg Line Returns to Full Service for Morning Rush Hour; System Recovery Plan is “On-Track,” Says Company Officials

BOSTON, MA – March 6, 2015 – Keolis Commuter Service today announced that 15 MBTA Commuter Rail trains will resume operating on March 9 as part of the announced system recovery plan to restore full service by March 30. 

Company officials also said the Fitchburg Line would return to full weekday service during the morning rush hour. Weekend schedules remain at full service.

On-time performance continues to improve, with 92% of trains operating within 15 minutes of the scheduled arrival time during today’s morning rush hour, and nearly two-thirds of trains arriving within 5 minutes of schedule.