FRIENDS OF THE DARTMOUTH LIBRARIES presents:

South Coast Rail Update
Thursday, February 6, at 6:30 PM

Dartmouth – Join the Friends of the Dartmouth Libraries on Thursday, February 6, at 6:30
p.m. to hear Jean Fox, South Coast Rail Director of Public Engagement, give an update on the
commuter rail project that is reconnecting Southeastern Massachusetts with Boston. The
presentation will be held at the Dartmouth North Branch Library.

After 35 years of effort, South Coast Rail will reconnect the cities of Taunton, Fall River, and
New Bedford with Boston, providing a safe, reliable and convenient transportation link to and
from the region. The state-funded project will offer 32 daily trips between Southeastern
Massachusetts and Boston and will include some weekend service as well. The construction
contractors hired many local workers to build the railroad. Already, the project has spurred local
development efforts in the areas cities and surrounding towns, promising solid economic return
on the states $1B investment.
Ms. Fox’s presentation is free and open to the public and will be held at the Dartmouth North
Branch Library, 211 Cross Road, Dartmouth. For more information, please e-mail
[email protected].