New Bedford/Fall River Rail Project - 'South Coast Rail'
Newspaper Articles
2010 Newspaper Articles
The Associated Press June 18, 2010
Boston
'Patrick:Boston-South Coast rail link work to start this summer'
The Raynham Call June 17, 2010
The State House
'South Coast Rail Project is on track'
The Sun Chronicle February 10, 2010
Region
'High-speed rail backed'
South Coast Today February 10, 2010
New Bedford
'High-speed commuter rail option eyed'
2009 Newspaper Articles
South Coast Today November 29, 2009
Opinion
'OUR VIEW: Rail delay unacceptable'
The Raynham Call November 27, 2009
Taunton
'State moves closer to claiming ownership of rail tracks for Fall River/New Bedford train'
The Cape Cod Times November 26, 2009
Hyannis
'Cape Rail to expand freight service'
The Boston Globe November 22, 2009
Fall River
'Environmental review further delays commuter rail'
The Easton Journal November 20, 2009
Easton
'Easton project will not be spiked by rail decision'
The Herald News November 19, 2009
Fall River
'Environmental report on South Coast Rail is delayed: official says 2016 is still goal'
The Brockton Enterprise November 9, 2009
Stoughton
'South Coast expansion on track despite withering MBTA review'
The Easton Journal November 6, 2009
Easton
'Easton receiving train site study funds'
The Raynham Call November 3, 2009
Raynham
'State responds to Raynham commuter rail questions'
The Brockton Enterprise November 2, 2009
Easton (Second in series of two)
'Environmentalists in no mood to compromise on rail line extension through Stoughton,Easton and Raynham'
The Brockton Enterprise October 31, 2009
Stoughton (First in series of two)
'South Coast rail foes losing steam'
Commonwealth Magazine October 23, 2009
South Coast
'Can South Coast Rail qualify for stimulus funding?'
South Coast Today October 12, 2009
New Bedford
'Momentum gathers for SouthCoast commuter rail'
The Stoughton Journal October 8, 2009
Stoughton
'Stoughton works with Easton in seeking rail extension money'
South Coast Today October 7, 2009
New Bedford
'$1.9 B stimulus sought for South Coast Rail'
South Coast Today September 29, 2009
New Bedford
'Proposed rail station aims to reconnect city to waterfront'
South Coast Today September 27, 2009
New Bedford
'Patrick administration is pushing hard for South Coast rail'
South Coast Today September 24, 2009
New Bedford
'CSX deal a big step forward for commuter rail'
The Boston Herald September 24, 2009
Business
'State ties up $100M railway deal. Next stop:Improved commuter services'
The Brockton Enterprise September 22, 2009
Commonwealth Magazine
'Report: Trains on Kingston line told to slow down due to crumbling rail ties'
The Taunton Daily Gazette September 23, 2009
Taunton
'Agreement reached for railroad tracks'
The Boston Globe September 20, 2009
South Edition
'State: Stoughton rail is still best way to go'
The Norton Mirror September 17, 2009
Mansfield
'NRT, Con Com seek protection for Gilbert Street wetland in Mansfield'
The Herald News September 17, 2009
Fall River
'Commuter rail impact implications eyed'
The Brockton Enterprise September 15, 2009
Raynham
'Lukewarm reception for rail planners at Raynham meeting'
The Sun Chronicle September 15, 2009
Mansfield
'Mansfield station may be on the move'
The Boston Globe August 27, 2009
Stoughton
'Stoughton looks to Hingham for rail tips'
Directions Magazine August 17, 2009
Massachusetts
'Hyperlocal News the Old Fashioned Way: The Yard Sign'
The Boston Globe August 9, 2009
Abington
'Residents push T to slow commuter rail trains'
The Sun Chronicle August 7, 2009
Attleboro
'Study claims rail benefits'
The Herald News August 7, 2009
Fall River
'OUR VIEW: Finally on track, 08-07-09'
The Stoughton Journal August 6, 2009
Stoughton
'Train tunnel could burrow into Stoughton'
South Coast Today August 6, 2009
New Bedford
'South Coast rail report touts economic gains'
South Coast Today August 6, 2009
New Bedford
'Patrick certainly on board with South Coast Rail'
The Brockton Enterprise August 6, 2009
Boston
'Rail study targets Brockton-area land for preservation, development'
South Coast Today July 9, 2009
New Bedford
'Once again, rail's fate hangs in the political balance'
The Boston Globe June 4, 2009
Region
'Expansion of rail faces fiscal wall'
The Sun Chronicle May 25, 2009
Boston
'Cahill: Put brakes on South Coast rail'
The Stoughton Journal May 21, 2009
Stoughton
'Nine member rail advisory committee taking shape'
South Coast Today May 14, 2009
New Bedford
'Officials rail out against Cahill's comments'
South Coast Today May 13, 2009
New Bedford
'Cahill says rail might not be feasible'
The Stoughton Journal May 7, 2009
Stoughton
'Stoughton seeks help with rail plan'
The Mansfield News May 7, 2009
Mansfield
'Attleboro rail line still on the table'
The Stoughton Journal April 30, 2009
Stoughton
'Selectmen vote to set up rail advisory board'
The Mansfield News April 23, 2009
To the Editor
LETTERS: Impacts of the proposed South Coast Rail
The Herald News April 15, 2009
Fall River
'Rail officials look to the future'
South Coast Today April 12, 2009
Jack Spillane
'Just what is driving those rail objectors, anyway?'
The Raynham Call April 10, 2009
Raynham
'Attleboro and Stoughton through Raynham rail routes still on the table'
The Boston Globe April 9, 2009
South Edition
'Picking the best expansion option for commuters'
The Taunton Gazette April 7, 2009
Taunton
'Rail project down to three options'
The Sun Chronicle April 7, 2009
Area
'South Coast rail study moves forward'
South Coast Today April 7, 2009
Region
'Environmental secretary narows rail options to three'
The Herald News April 7, 2009
Boston
'Rail options down to 3'
South Coast Today March 28, 2009
Acushnet
'Frank: Lawmakers to work on rail financing plan'
The Sun Chronicle March 24, 2009
Attleboro
'MBTA mulls drastic service cuts'
The Sun Chronicle March 24, 2009
Editorial
'End free rides on MBTA trains'
The Boston Globe March 15, 2009
Starts and Stops
'Legislators consider ways to make MBTA's ends meet'
The Boston Globe March 14, 2009
Washington
'Obama boosts Amtrak funding'
The Brockton Enterprise March 12, 2009
Taunton
'Train, not bus, for South Coast transit line, says state transportation chief'
The Easton Journal March 4, 2009
Easton
'Easton wants bus, rather than rail'
Boston Globe February 26, 2009
Stoughton
'Rail plan gives another town tunnel vision'
South Coast Today February 25, 2009
Opinion
'YOUR VIEW: Attleboro rail routes should be scrapped'
The Herald News February 20, 2009
Fall River
'Who's on board?'
The Sun Chronicle February 20, 2009
Norton
'Norton wary on rail route'
South Coast Today February 20, 2009
South Coast Rail
'Opponents rail out against commuter line'
The Brockton Enterprise February 19, 2009
Middleboro
'Few riders if rail line goes through Middleboro'
The Sun Chronicle February 19, 2009
South Coast Rail
'Attleboro rail route would gain riders'
South Coast Today February 19, 2009
Opinion
'OUR VIEW: Stoughton it is'
South Coast Today February 18, 2009
New Bedford
'Ridership study touts Stoughton rail option'
The Patriot Ledger February 16, 2009
Brockton
'Man killed by commuter rail train in Brockton'
The Stoughton Journal February 12, 2009
Stoughton
'Stoughton residents address rail project'
South Coast Today February 11, 2009
Boston
'Kerry: South Coast rail might get stimulus boost'
The Raynham Call February 4, 2009
Raynham
'State transportation officials seek extension of South Coast rail review'
The Taunton Gazette January 22, 2009
Raynham
'Dog track owner supports Raynham train stop'
The Sun Chronicle January 4, 2009
Attleboro
'Train kills woman in SA'
2008 Newspaper Articles
The Boston Globe December 18, 2008
Middleboro
'Deadline spurs selectmen to enter rail-route debate'
The Boston Globe December 14, 2008
By Noah Bierman - Globe Staff
'T approaching dire financial straits'
The Boston Globe December 16, 2008
By Frank Phillips and Noah Bierman - Globe Staff
'Governor's transportation chief resigns amid turmoil'
The Herald News December 11, 2008
Fall River
'Rail site picking up support'
The Herald News December 10, 2008
Freetown
'Residents, officials discuss rail plan'
The Sun Chronicle December 9, 2008
Norton
'Norton officials say no, again, to rail station'
South Coast Today December 5, 2008
New Bedford
'Commuter rail process chugs along'
The Brockton Enterprise December 4, 2008
Taunton
'Public makes its voice heard on South Coast Rail alternatives'
The Taunton Daily Gazette December 4, 2008
Taunton
'Proposed South Coast commuter rail project stays on track'
The Sun Chronicle December 4, 2008
Columns
'Guest Column: Gates, whistles needed at local train station'
The Sun Chronicle December 4, 2008
Norton
'Commuter rail project puts Norton condo plans in limbo'
The Taunton Gazette December 3, 2008
Taunton
"Next rail stop: Middleboro?'
The Herald News December 3, 2008
Dartmouth
'Deadline nears to comment on rail'
South Coast Today December 3, 2008
Dartmouth
'Rail project enters new phase'
South Coast Today December 1, 2008
Opinion
'YOUR VIEW: Speak up this week on commuter rail'
The Sun Chronicle December 1, 2008
Opinion
'Add another warning at RR crossings'
The Norton Mirror November 27, 2008
Opinion
'LETTER: Remain wary of South Coast Rail plans'
The Raynham Call November 25, 2008
Boston
'And then there were three: Boston commuter route down to 3 recommended options'
The Boston Globe - South November 23, 2008
Regional
'Commuter route options trimmed'
The Sun Chronicle November 22, 2008
Attleboro
'Rail route still could be option in Attleboro'
The Norton Mirror November 21, 2008
Norton
'Attleboro-Norton route not recommended for new rail'
South Coast Today November 21, 2008
New Bedford
'Patrick rules out bus alternative'
South Coast Today November 20, 2008
New Bedford
'Rail project recommends three routes'
The Raynham Call November 18, 2008
Boston
'Administration retreats from plans to fund South Coast rail with jobs'
Taunton Daily Gazette November 18, 2008
Taunton
'Funds still on for rail plan'
The Sun Chroncle November 8, 1008
Mansfield
'Woman killed by train'
The Sun Chronicle October 6, 2008
Norton
'Norton board opposes station'
Norton Mirror October 1, 2008
Middleboro
'South Coastal rail routes detailed'
Raynham Call September 15, 2008
Raynham
'Town Needs to get back on track'
The Taunton Daily Gazette September 12, 2008
Raynham
'Rail plan rolls on'
The Sun Chronicle September 10, 2008
Opinion
'Another crossing proves deadly'
The Taunton Daily Gazette September 9, 2008
Raynham
'Commuter rail planning urged'
The Sun Chronicle August 5, 2008
By Jim Hand Sun Chronicle Staff
'Putting brakes on 'T' plans'
The Brockton Enterprise July 31, 2008
Middelboro
' Back Home
Rail stop possible at former Middleboro station'
The Taunton Daily Gazette July 30, 2008
Taunton
'Rail questions are addressed'
The Taunton Gazette July 7, 2008
Raynham
'Official: South Coast rail will become a reality'
Yankee Engineer June 2008
'Dredging Up The Past'
Yankee Engineer June 2008
by Timothy Dugan, Public Affairs Office
'District, MEPA to coordinate environmental review of South Coast Rail Project'
The Norton Mirror July 2, 2008
Letters to the Editor
'New Bedford line column draws response'
The Boston Globe June 26, 2008
City and Region
'Needham rail death was "tragic accident"'
The Boston Globe June 8, 2008
By Christine Legere
'Rail foes may have company'
Norton Mirror June 6, 2008
Letters To The Editor>
'Train meeting was constructive one'
Norton Mirror June 5, 2008
Easton
'Rail options aired at Norton meeting'
The Sun Chronicle May 28, 2008
Attleboro
'Man hit by Acela in Attleboro'
The Boston Globe May 26, 2008
Revere
'Revere boy, 5, killed by train'
Taunton Daily Gazette May 2008
'City brainstorms on possible rail expansion benefits'
Taunton Daily Gazette May 15, 2008
Norton
'Norton hosting public meeting on train routes'
The Sun Chronicle May 9, 2008
Norton
'Norton sets forum on commuter rail plans'
The Herald News May 8, 2008
Fall River
'Governor's visit brings good news for Blount'
The Sun Chronicle May 7, 2008
Norton
'5,400 acres in Norton eyed for conservation'
Boston Globe May 4, 2008
South
'Transit finalists chosen'
Southcoast Today May 1, 2008
Our View
'Only rail will do'
The Herald News May 2, 2008
Our View
'Careening off track'
The Taunton Gazette May 1, 2008
Taunton
'Residents weigh in on commuter rail'
The Brockton Enterprise May 1, 2008
Taunton
'Stoughton, Attleboro, Middleboro options make short list of rail project'
The Sun Chronicle May 1, 2008
Fall River
'Attleboro is an option for SE Mass. rail plan'
Southcoast Today May 1, 2008
Fall River
'Rail planners to choose final route within a year'
The Brockton Enterprise April 30, 2008
Dartmouth
'Stoughton, Middleboro on 'short list' of South Coast rail routes'
The Taunton Gazette April 30, 2008
Taunton
'Area rails make list for extentions'
The Herald News April 29, 2008
Our View
'SouthCoast residents can't bear any more'
The Herald News April 28, 2008
Our View
'Rail options winnowed'
The Easton Journal April 25, 2008
Easton
'Voters nix funds for train fight.'
Sun Chronicle April 20, 2008
Ted Nesi
'State Delays Naming Rail Route Alternatives'
Brockton Enterprise April 18, 2008
Boston
'State bond bill includes funding for rail'
Boston Globe April 18, 2008
Noah Bierman
'MBTA sues over commuter rail crash'.
Commonwealth Magazine Spring, 2008
Gabrielle Gurley
'South Coast rail stirs the pot.'
Boston Herald April 9, 2008
Westport
'DiMasi renews commitment to commuter rail'
South Coast Today April 9, 2008
Opinion Column Jack Spillane
'Bridges Before Train?'
SOCO Magazine, March, 2008
'Where the train WON'T be going?'
The Sun Chronicle, Wednesday March 26, 2008
Canton
'Freight car hits commuter train, service crippled'
Boston Globe South, Thursday March 13, 2008
Region
'Transit Options Get Cool Reception'
The Sun Chronicle, Tuesday March 11, 2008
Attleboro
'Area residents, officials say give aid not MBTA rail line to South Coast'
Easton Journal February 8, 2008
Easton
‘Train Talk Coasts Into Easton’
Boston Globe February 7, 2008
Region
'State To ID South Coast Transit Plans’
Brockton Enterprise February 5, 2008
Letters to the Editor
‘The Train Is Coming – Better Accept It’
Easton Journal January 25, 2008
Norton
‘Residents Oppose Attleboro Line’
Wareham Courier January 24, 2008
Fall River
‘South Coast Rail Line Tries To Gain Steam’
Boston Globe South January 24, 2008
Letters
‘Globe Rail Story Was Misleading’
Sun Chronicle January 23, 2008
Attleboro
‘Council Joins Rail Opposition’
Boston Globe January 20, 2008
Norton
‘Opponents Rail Against Attleboro Train Proposal’
Norton Mirror January 18, 2008
Norton
‘Residents Oppose Rail Line’
Boston Globe South January 17, 2008
Letters
‘The Swamps Will Survive The Trains’
‘Bring On The Rail Extension’
Taunton Gazette January 16, 2008
Norton
‘Attleboro Rail Route Opposed’
Sun Chronicle January 16, 2008
Norton
‘Commuter Rail Plan Slammed’
Brockton Enterprise January 16, 2008
Norton
‘Attleboro Rail Plan Opposed’
Brockton Enterprise January 14, 2008
Norton
‘Rail Plans Up For Debate’
Sun Chronicle January 3, 2008
Mansfield
‘Mansfield Told: Join Train Fight’
NOTE:
Newspaper articles from 2007 can be viewed at the Norton Public Library.
See Reference/Train Section, Blue Binder.