Franklin Line

For the lines in New York City, see Franklin Avenue Line.

Franklin Line

Info

Type

Commuter rail line

System

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Status

Operating

Locale

Southeastern Massachusetts

Terminals

Boston South Station
Franklin

No. of stations

Operation

Operator(s)

MBCR

Character

Elevated and surface-level

Technical

Gauge

1,435mm (4ft 8½ inches)

The Franklin Line of MBTA Commuter Rail travels in a northeasterly direction toward Boston, Massachusetts from Franklin, Massachusetts. Its stops include (in inbound order): Forge Park/495, Franklin/Dean College, Norfolk, Walpole, Plimptonville, Windsor Gardens, Norwood Central, Norwood Depot, Islington, Dedham Corporate Center, Endicott, Readville, Hyde Park, Ruggles, Back Bay and South Station. Most weekday trains do not stop at Hyde Park or Plimptonville, and no trains stop at these stations on weekends.

The Franklin line was later extended to Forge Park/495 but the MBTA decided to keep the name of the line the same.

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