Boston's Commuter Rail Network Evolution

From its beginning in 1965, Boston's commuter rail network has grown to 141 stations, spanning 641 kilometres (398 miles). This animated video takes you through the timeline of when new stations were opened, forming the MBTA commuter rail network that we know today.

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- Pi.1415926535 - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
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- John Phelan - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...

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Boston Kingston/Plymouth Line commuter rail
Boston Lowell/Woburn Line commuter rail
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Boston Needham/Millis Line commuter rail
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