(Boston Orange編譯)麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）2日宣佈，福克斯伯勒通勤鐵路站（Foxboro Commuter Rail Station）完成大規模升級工程並正式啟用。該工程僅耗時不到一年完工，創下麻州灣交通局（MBTA）史上最快永久車站建設紀錄，趕在今夏世界盃足球賽（FIFA World Cup）登場前投入營運。
升級後的車站新增長達800英尺的無障礙月台，提供平面上下車服務，並擴充旅客容量；同時增設照明、指標、候車座椅、遮雨棚、通訊系統及多項安全設施。麻州灣交通局預估，今夏在波士頓體育館（原名Foxboro體育館）舉辦的7場世界盃賽事，估計每場將有最多2萬名旅客搭乘專屬列車往返。
福克斯伯勒（Foxboro）通勤鐵路站工程，是為因應世界盃賽而加速推動，施工期間遭遇創紀錄降雪，但車站仍維持正常營運，並持續支援吉列體育場（Gillette Stadium）舉辦的演唱會及體育活動。州府同步推出通勤鐵路夏季票價優惠，包括「免費星期五（Free Fridays）」、月票五折等措施；持票乘客今夏預計可節省321至639美元交通費。
福克斯伯勒車站長期以來肩負吉列體育場大型活動運輸任務。此次工程由麻州灣交通局、麻州交通廳（MassDOT）、克拉夫特集團（The Kraft Group）、福克斯伯勒鎮政府（Town of Foxborough）及建築商薩福克公司（Suffolk）合作完成。麻州府表示，世界盃結束後，升級設施仍將持續服務居民與旅客，支援未來體育賽事、演唱會及大型集會的交通需求
Governor Healey Celebrates Completion of Upgraded Foxboro Commuter Rail Station Ahead of World Cup Matches
FOXBOROUGH – Governor Maura Healey today joined Interim Secretary of Transportation and MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng, local officials, community leaders and stakeholders to celebrate the completion of major upgrades at Foxboro Commuter Rail Station ahead of this summer’s World Cup matches at Boston Stadium.
Completed in less than one year, the project marks the fastest permanent station construction project in MBTA history and will significantly improve access to one of Massachusetts’ largest event destinations and the surrounding community as the state prepares to welcome visitors from around the world this summer.
“As Massachusetts prepares to welcome the world this summer, we’re delivering the modern transportation infrastructure needed to support residents, visitors and our regional economy,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These upgrades at Foxboro Station will help thousands of fans safely and efficiently travel to World Cup matches and other major events while creating lasting transportation improvements for commuters for years to come. I’m grateful to the MBTA, the Kraft Group, Suffolk, construction crews, local leaders and all of our partners who worked together to complete this project in record time.”
“We’re making sure people can get where they need to go safely, efficiently and affordably,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “These improvements at Foxboro Station will help support thousands of riders during the World Cup while creating long-term benefits for residents, commuters and everyone traveling to events in the region for years to come.”
“The Foxboro Station build was essential to allow the MBTA the ability to provide unprecedented service levels for the upcoming World Cup matches at Boston Stadium. Not only did we accelerate the full construction of this station in under a year, but we found ways to progress work during a challenging winter with record snowfall, while still providing service to the station, and supporting many special events at Gillette in parallel with construction,” said Interim Secretary and General Manager Eng. “This achievement demonstrates the MBTA’s commitment along with our industry partners to continue building a transit system that the public deserves and expects. I’m proud of how everyone stepped up, embracing the challenge and delivering meaningful projects that support mobility and the economic vitality of the Commonwealth and region. These enhancements wouldn’t have been possible without the leadership of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, our Legislative partners, the municipalities we serve, and many more, and I am blessed to be part of the MBTA team for their work to deliver these improvements at Foxboro Station that will benefit so many for decades to come.”
The upgraded station officially opened to Commuter Rail passengers today and includes a new 800-foot-long fully accessible platform with level boarding, expanded passenger capacity, improved lighting and signage, new seating and canopies, upgraded communications systems, and additional safety and accessibility improvements.
"The completion of the new Foxboro Station is a significant milestone for our community and the region. As Foxborough prepares to welcome visitors from around the world for the FIFA World Cup, this investment will help provide safe, reliable, and accessible transportation while showcasing the very best of Massachusetts,” said Foxborough Town Manager Paige Duncan. “While the station will play an important role during this historic summer, its benefits will extend far beyond the World Cup by improving connectivity and expanding transportation options for residents, employees, and visitors for years to come. We are grateful to the MBTA, MassDOT, Governor Healey's Administration, the Kraft Group, and our many partners who helped make this project a reality."
“Massachusetts deserves transportation that is modern, reliable, safe, accessible, and affordable — not only for major international events, but for the needs of everyday commuters,” said State Senator Paul Feeney (D-Foxborough). “Whether it’s for the people of our region that live here and work in Boston and want to avoid sitting in soul-crushing traffic on the highway, or the folks that are staying in Boston coming here to spend money and support our local businesses, the completion of upgrades to the Foxborough MBTA Station reflect the Commonwealth’s real investment in transportation infrastructure and responsible preparation for world-class events that will safely accommodate and welcome visitors now and in the future. I thank the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the MBTA for their investment in Foxborough and ongoing focus on strengthening public transportation for residents across Massachusetts.”
“I am excited about the expansion of the Foxboro train station and the opportunities it creates as we prepare to welcome the world to Foxborough for the FIFA World Cup. This investment will improve transportation, support local businesses, and help ensure fans have a great experience when they visit our community,” said State Representative Michael Chaisson (R-Foxborough) .”The upgrades were accelerated in preparation for the seven World Cup matches being hosted at Boston Stadium this summer. The MBTA expects up to 20,000 passengers to utilize dedicated event train service during each match.”
The project was completed through close coordination between the MBTA, labor teams, contractor crews, the Kraft Group, the Town of Foxboro, and the Healey-Driscoll Administration. Construction was phased to allow the station to remain operational throughout the project while continuing to support concerts, sporting events, and other major events at Gillette Stadium. The construction partner is Suffolk.
“Foxboro Station represents what can be achieved when public and private partners work together toward a common goal. This investment will benefit fans, commuters and visitors to Gillette Stadium year-round while helping us welcome the world back to Foxborough for the FIFA World Cup,” said Robert Kraft, Chairman & CEO of The Kraft Group. “We are grateful to Governor Healey and Lt. Governor Driscoll, Secretary Eng, the MBTA, MassDOT, the Town of Foxborough, Suffolk Construction, VHB, and all of our partners whose leadership and collaboration made this project possible.”
“The completion of the Foxboro Commuter Rail Station marks a major milestone in our tournament preparations as we work toward delivering a safe and welcoming experience for fans,” said Mike Loynd, President of Boston 26. "We congratulate Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, the MBTA, the Kraft Group, and local officials on this significant achievement — one that reflects the close coordination and collaborative spirit that has defined our planning from day one.”
The upgraded station will continue serving residents and visitors long after this summer’s World Cup matches, improving regional transportation access for future sporting events, concerts, and large-scale gatherings in Foxboro.
The MBTA continues advancing initiatives to improve access, affordability, and reliability across the Commuter Rail network. Earlier this year, Governor Healey and Interim Secretary and General Manager Eng announced a series of summer fare promotions and discounts on the MBTA Commuter Rail to lower costs for riders, support regular commuters, and encourage more people to choose public transportation as Massachusetts prepares for a busy summer of major events across the state. The promotions include Free Fridays, 50 percent discounts on monthly passes, and additional fare programs running throughout June, July, and August. Monthly passholders are expected to save between $321 and $639 over the summer, depending on their route.
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