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POLL RESULTS: Commuter Rail Rate Hikes
This past Tuesday Andover Patch asked readers how the commuter rail rate hikes would change their usage of the train. Here is what they said.
Changes to prices and schedules will begin at the MBTA on July 1 and there are several changes that will affect the Haverhill line of the commuter rail, which passes through Andover.
Commuter rail tickets to Boston from the Ballardvale stop will go up from $5.75 to $7.25 ($10.25 for on-board purchases). Commuter rail tickets to Boston from the Andover stop will go up from $6.25 to $8 ($11 for on-board purchases).
The MBTA has increased the amount it will cost for on-board tickets. Currently, it costs an extra $2 to buy a ticket on the commuter rail; $1 during non-peak times. As of July 1, it will cost an extra $3 for an on-board ticket.
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As far as the schedule, the weekday train 222 departs from Andover 5 minutes later at 1:25 p.m.
Andover Patch asked readers this past Tuesday if they thought the fare hike would affect their usage. Check out how 19 readers voted.
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