The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) April 30 announced CapeFlyer weekend rail service to Cape Cod and the Islands will run May 23 through Labor Day, with an improved schedule and new station stop at Wareham Village.
"CapeFlyer is a proven success in giving customers from the Greater Boston area a quick, convenient and car-free option to enjoy the attractions, beaches and restaurants of the Cape and Islands," said MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey. "We also hope that local residents will use CapeFlyer to conveniently enjoy all their fantastic region has to offer without having to drive."
CapeFlyer trains in 2014 will include a station stop at Wareham Village to provide customers with another destination option. The new station will be located off Main Street near the Wareham Fire Department. By the height of the summer season, trains will include separate coaches for two of the service's most popular amenities: the café coach and bike racks with tools for on-board tune-ups.
"The CapeFlyer's goal during the inaugural season was to provide a safe and reliable way to bring people to the Cape and Islands without needing their cars; thereby reducing congestion for everyone coming to Cape Cod," said Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority Administrator Thomas S. Cahir. "The first year was a rousing success and we believe that the second year will only be better."
In its inaugural season, the CapeFlyer had 16,586 riders and generated $290,756 in fare revenue, while reducing traffic and emissions for thousands of tourists heading to one of the country's most beloved tourist destinations.
