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New Fare Gates For Commuter Rail, Amtrak Riders Activated At Boston's South Station On Tuesday
Beginning Tuesday, Commuter Rail and Amtrak riders will start tapping or scanning their ticket to pass through the gates to the track area.
December 30, 2025
New fare gates are coming online at South Station in Boston as part of the MBTA's effort to crack down on fare evasion and improve efficiency at one of the busiest transportation hubs in the Northeast.
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Crews were conducting final tests on the newly installed gates Monday night. Beginning Tuesday, Commuter Rail and Amtrak riders will start tapping or scanning their ticket to pass through the gates to access the track area.
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Fare gates for Commuter Rail and Amtrak riders at Boston's South Station/CBS Boston
"I like it," said Victor Bogachev, who rides the Commuter Rail several times a week. "I think every other modern kind of transit system has something like this."
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