South Acton Train Station: New Station to Hold Opening Event

ACTON, MA—Commuters in Acton will now have a much easier time getting into the city now that the South Acton Train Station has opened.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority have announced an opening event at the new South Acton train station. The event will include a speaking program at the station at 10 a.m. on Saturday, according to Friday’s announcement.

“I am very excited to be celebrating the grand opening of the South Acton Commuter Rail Station,” said Representative Jennifer Benson (D-Lunenburg) in the release. “Now that the station is open, it can begin to have a positive impact on the area’s economy.”

The station comes complete with a full-train length platform, accessible high-level platforms, new enclosed overhead walkways over the tracks, elevators, a second passenger drop-off area on Maple Street, new canopies, passenger shelters, benches, windscreens, signage, train approach warning system, variable message signs and platform lighting, according to the announcement.

“I have been a big advocate for the redesign of the South Action train station, which will ultimately make the site more accessible for individuals with disabilities and comfortable for all users,” said Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) said in the release.

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