The MBTA's South Coast Rail project hopes to attract riders looking to leave their cars at home — or don’t use cars to begin with. The regional bus system is working to connect people to the train stations with its existing routes and a new Uber-like service. 

Shayne Trimbell, director of transit planning for the Southeastern Regional Transit Authority, said SRTA has been preparing for commuter rail for the last few years. 

SRTA’s plans, initially developed in 2022 and 2023, have been a bit of a moving target because of the MBTA's evolving plans, Trimbell said. 

“This was all predicated on the idea that there would only be early-morning trips to Boston and then early and late evening returns from Boston," Trimbell said. “Since then, the MBTA has expanded the schedule for the South Coast Rail that will include trips throughout the day.” 

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