WORCESTER, Mass. - The MBTA has announced schedule changes for the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line.

On weekdays between 5 AM and 7 PM, all inbound and outbound trains will depart on-the-hour between Worcester and South Station in downtown Boston.

The changes will take effect on Monday, April 5. According to the MBTA, the changes aim to improve the Framingham/Worcester Line by moving its schedules closer to a Regional Rail style of service that best meets the needs of both pre-pandemic commuters and new riders. The MBTA also hopes the changes will attract more riders.

“As ridership patterns change and our region and Commonwealth emerge from this pandemic, our Administration is committed to working with the MBTA and Keolis to monitor travel patterns and adjust accordingly,” said Lt. Governor Karyn Polito. “This new schedule will serve central Massachusetts and Metro West commuters in the weeks and months ahead as the T welcomes back new riders and supports our Commonwealth’s economic recovery.”

During AM and PM peak periods on weekdays, all inbound and outbound trains will depart every 30 minutes between Framingham and South Station. 

The schedule changes are available at mbta.com.