FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — The South Coast Rail is now in service for the first time in 65 years. Jules Wang is from Quincy and was in New Bedford bright and early Monday morning, catching a ride on one of the first trains. RELATED: South Coast Rail service, parking free through March, first few weekends "This is going to be a game changer for the region," Wang said. "I'm going to be seeing friends more often here because of this train." There will be 32 daily trips on the South Coast Rail to and from Boston's South Station. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) said trains will run every 70 minutes on weekdays. On the weekends, there will be 26 total trips every two hours. The New Bedford/Fall River line makes stops at the following stations: Middleboro, located at 52 West Grove Street East Taunton, located at 1141 County Street Freetown, located at 153 South Main Street Fall River Depot, located at 825 Davol Street Church Street, located at 387 Church Street New Bedford, located at 536 Acushnet Avenue Parking at the six new stations will be free from March 24 until April 30. Fares on the South Coast Rail are also free from March 24 to March 31, every weekend from April 5 to April 27 and on Patriots' Day. All six new stations are in Zone 8 of the fare zones for the commuter rail. Full fares to and from South Station will be $12.25 each way. There are also reduced fair options. You can learn more about the different ways to buy a ticket on the South Coast Rail here. One of the first trains on the South Coast Rail on March 24, 2025. (Justin White/ WPRI-TV) Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media:                     Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less