Boston's next railyard - MBTA Widett Circle layover

[@plymouthrock7282]

Very, very exciting news. Guess it’s time to pay a visit to the area. Appreciate the info 👏👏

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[@Marks_Station]

It's always great to hear that new track is being built.

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[@robertwalsh1724]

Thanks!

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[@TroyKeeling-x6t]

Awesome.

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[@BostonByRails]

Great video! Love the narration

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[@itsyaboyjay9045]

It’s called self Hampton Loop when Amtrak loop around back into south station

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[@theelectricwalrus]

The MBTA needs to commit to full overhead catenary electrification systemwide soon. This yard should be electric from day one.

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[@TheGomes412]

Wasn't that Americold facility receiving rail service up until a few years ago? How was it accessed?

[@SouthCoastRailVideos]

Americold was getting cars maybe 5 years ago. CSX brought the cars up the Fairmount line.

[@baker3person]

When did the food place last get serive

[@SouthCoastRailVideos]

It must’ve been decades ago but Americold (next door) got service until maybe 5-6 years ago

[@abuuba653]

@@SouthCoastRailVideos @baker3person I had a chance to tour the place with camera in hand but missed it. really wishing I had made it to see it in action...

[@tomp8871]

Where does MassDot get the money? They have projects all over this state and others.

[@SouthCoastRailVideos]

I sure hope MassDOT doesn’t have projects in other states….that’d be odd

[@realtoytrains]

Any chance for freight to make a return there? It CAN coexist with passenger traffic.

[@SouthCoastRailVideos]

The whole property will become a 26 track passenger layover, no room for freight.

[@djldrums]

@@SouthCoastRailVideos Well said Michael and a wonderful video documenting what will take place there.. As you know and for other fans of this video, Boston had become freight train unfriendly many, many years ago.

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[@bill1962us1]

How about a wash for the trains they need it

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The building with the track running through it at 2:26 is the train wash

[@bill1962us1]

@@SouthCoastRailVideos HAHA they should use it 😂

[@RalphMaz]

@@SouthCoastRailVideos The train wash is owned by Amtrak ! MBTA "use" to run trains thjru there,at one time . If they still do (witch I doubt) ( "T" Amtrak, have had problems) but I'm sure it would really help there appearance of there cars/ engines !!

[@rrad8106]

This is quite interesting! Just the cost savings to bring trains up from the Readville storage makes this the slam dunk! You mentioned the electrification of the Lakeville line; any progress on the electrification of the Providence line (using the existing catenary lines along the route)?

[@SouthCoastRailVideos]

The battery trains are actually planned for the Fairmount line. I’m not sure if any other plans at this time. Thanks for watching!

[@robertwalsh1724]

Thanks!

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