MBTA Welcomes World Cup with Commuter Rail Station Upgrades

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) completed major upgrades at Foxboro Commuter Rail Station ahead of the upcoming World Cup matches at Boston Stadium. The project, completed in less than one year, is the fastest permanent station construction project in MBTA history and is designed to improve access to one of Massachusetts’ largest event destinations and surrounding community.

“As Massachusetts prepares to welcome the world this summer, we’re delivering the modern transportation infrastructure needed to support residents, visitors, and our regional economy,” said Governor Maura Healey. “These upgrades at Foxboro Station will help thousands of fans safely and efficiently travel to World Cup matches and other major events while creating lasting transportation improvements for commuters for years to come.” The governor thanked MBTA, construction crews, local leaders, and others who worked together to complete the project.

Interim Secretary of Transportation and MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng said the work was essential to support “unprecedented service levels” for matches at Boston Stadium. He noted that MBTA accelerated full station construction in under a year while maintaining service to the station and supporting special events at Gillette Stadium during construction.

“This achievement demonstrates the MBTA’s commitment along with our industry partners to continue building a transit system that the public deserves and expects,” Eng said. “I’m proud of how everyone stepped up, embracing the challenge and delivering meaningful projects that support mobility and the economic vitality of the Commonwealth and region.”