The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced that again this year a weekend ski train will operate from North Station in Boston to take skiers to Wachusett Mountain Ski Area. The special train began running on Saturday, December 10, and customers may board at North Station, disembark at the new Wachusett Station on the Fitchburg Line, and travel on a free shuttle to Wachusett Mountain. The fully accessible Wachusett Station opened in September 2016. Ski trains are specially equipped with ski and snowboard racks, making the commute to the slopes easy and comfortable. Roundtrip fare for the service is $23 and children under the age of twelve ride for free. Schedules for the Ski Train are:
Saturday and Sunday
To Wachusett Station from Boston
Train #1401/2401
Train departs North Station at 8:35AM
Train arrives at Wachusett at 10:11AM
To Boston from Wachusett Station
Train #1410/2410
Train departs Wachusett at 6:10PM
Train arrives at North Station at 7:40PM
