In 30 days, 61 percent of trains on Worcester line on time

New report shows extent of delays on commuter rail line

The commuter rail is under fire after new numbers point to the extent of delays for the Worcester line. In the last 30 days, 61 percent of the trains on the Worcester line have run on time. The number drops to 49 percent for morning trains in November. Keolis General Manager David Scorey told MassDOT board members Monday that there may be a number of factors involved, including construction along the Massachusetts Turnpike that forces trains to use one track and slow down. With winter coming, commuter concerns are high given breakdowns in recent years. Scorey said he hopes $2.5 million in motor overhauls will help the entire fleet. State lawmakers recently called for more transparency about delays.

The commuter rail is under fire after new numbers point to the extent of delays for the Worcester line.

In the last 30 days, 61 percent of the trains on the Worcester line have run on time. The number drops to 49 percent for morning trains in November.


Keolis General Manager David Scorey told MassDOT board members Monday that there may be a number of factors involved, including construction along the Massachusetts Turnpike that forces trains to use one track and slow down.

With winter coming, commuter concerns are high given breakdowns in recent years.

Scorey said he hopes $2.5 million in motor overhauls will help the entire fleet.

State lawmakers recently called for more transparency about delays.