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Taunton Neighbors Say South Coast Rail Project Brought Unwanted Noise, "Rotten Egg" Smell
"It smells like a rotten egg, that diesel smell sometimes," resident Paulo Monteiro said. He also says his nights have become sleepless.
January 5, 2026
When trains started moving into Taunton, Massachusetts on the new South Coast Rail last March, neighbors say it brought loud noises and horrible smells.
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"It smells like a rotten egg, that diesel smell sometimes," resident Paulo Monteiro said.
He also says his nights have become sleepless. "The trains run from 4:30 a.m. to about 1:30, 1:15 a.m. So, we only really get like three hours of rest," Monteiro said.
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