With the start of MBTA commuter rail service to Boston less than a week away, tickets are expected to be on sale for South Coast Rail stations very soon. 

“We’re currently aiming to have SCR tickets available in the mTicket app on Thursday the 20th,” said Maya Bingaman, communications manager at the MBTA. “We're excited for riders to take a ride on the Fall River/New Bedford Commuter Rail Line opening day March 24.” 

The Monday start date is pending approval from the Federal Railroad Administration — which as of Tuesday had apparently not yet fully signed off on the plans.

Read more from Dan Medeiros at heraldnews.com.