Entire Newburyport/Rockport Line to Accept Zone 1A Fares July 1 – August 31 | News

This mitigation is in place to support MassDOT’s Sumner Tunnel Restoration Project.

The MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services, the agency’s operating partner for Commuter Rail, today announced that Zone 1A fares will apply for the entire Newburyport/Rockport Line beginning July 1 through August 31 while the Sumner Tunnel is closed for restoration work.

The Zone 1A fare is $2.40 one-way and is equivalent to the cost of a subway ride. Additional details are available at mbta.com/sumner. During this time, Commuter Rail passengers can also park for free at Beverly, Gloucester, Hamilton/Wenham, Newburyport, North Beverly, Monserrat, Rowley, and West Gloucester station parking lots. Salem and Swampscott parking will be $2/day.

“The reduced fares on the Newburyport/Rockport line are an important part of our mitigation plan as we encourage people to ‘Ditch the Drive’ and find alternative travel options during the Sumner Tunnel closure,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Gina Fiandaca. “I want to thank our partners for their efforts in creating options while this work is ongoing, and our residents and travelers for their willingness to explore these options over the next two months.”

“I’m pleased we’re able to offer discounted Zone 1A fares on the entire Newburyport/Rockport Line in order to support the Sumner Tunnel closure this summer,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “A Zone 1A fare is $2.40 – the same cost as a one-way subway fare. We hope the public takes advantage of this excellent mitigation and considers Commuter Rail not only as a travel alternative this summer, but as the best means of travel even after the tunnel reopens. I thank our partners at Keolis for their support.”

“We are pleased to support Commuter Rail communities impacted by the Sumner Tunnel closure this summer. We welcome new Commuter Rail riders during this time and appreciate the patience of our regular riders as we all navigate these circumstances,” said Abdellah Chajai, CEO of Keolis Commuter Services.

Any passengers who purchased a monthly pass for the Newburyport/Rockport Line prior to the implementation of this fare change may contact Customer Service to be reimbursed as appropriate.