Commuter Rail Adding Weekend Service To and From Salem during Last Two Weekends of Haunted Happenings

Seven inbound trains and six outbound trains will be added to the Newburyport/Rockport Line during the weekends of October 22-23 and October 29-30.

The MBTA and their Commuter Rail operating partner Keolis today announced that there will be additional weekend service between North Station and Salem, and between Salem, Beverly, and Newburyport for the next two weekends to accommodate riders visiting Salem for Haunted Happenings. An updated schedule is available online at MBTA.com/CR.

“With historic crowds visiting Salem this Halloween season, we’re pleased to offer additional weekend Commuter Rail service during Haunted Happenings between Salem and North Station as well as between Salem, Beverly, and Newburyport,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “The extra Commuter Rail service is a convenient choice for folks heading to Salem’s festivities and an attractive alternative to driving into Witch City. We thank our partners at Keolis for their collaboration in offering this service, and encourage riders to check out schedules in advance at mbta.com/CR.”

Read the full press release.