Norfolk (MBTA station)
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Norfolk is a MBTA commuter rail
MBTA Commuter Rail
The MBTA Commuter Rail serves as the regional rail arm of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, in the United States. It is operated under contract by the Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company a joint partnership of Veolia Transportation, Bombardier Transportation and Alternate...

 station on the Franklin Line
Franklin Line
The Franklin Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail runs from Boston's South Station in a southwesterly direction toward Franklin, Massachusetts. Most Franklin Line trains connect to the Providence/Stoughton Line at Readville though some weekday trains use the Fairmount Line to access South Station...

 located in Norfolk, Massachusetts
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Norfolk is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States with a population of 10,460 people in 2,818 households at the 2000 census. Formerly known as North Wrentham, Norfolk broke away to become an independent town in 1870.-History:...

. The station is located at 9 Rockwood Road (Massachusetts Route 115
Massachusetts Route 115
Route 115 is a short south–north highway in southeastern Massachusetts. The route connects several small towns in western Norfolk County, ending just into Middlesex County in Sherborn.-Route description:...

). There is an automatic level crossing on the road with gates.Also farther down the line Towards Boston Seekonk St. RR crossing also has gates.In the MBTA's zone-based fare structure, Norfolk is located in zone 5.

Norfolk station is at grade level. The station has one platform which serves a single track. Tickets may be purchased at the nearby Norfolk Food Mart or on the train at a surcharge. There are three parking lots at the station with 530 spaces. Lots 1 and 2 are full by 7:15 am with lot 3 having more space but is further away. There are 11 accessible spaces which are empty most of the time. Parking rate is $4.00 a day. Overnight parking is prohibited.

Bus connection

  • GATRA
    Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority
    The Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority oversees and coordinates public transportation in the areas of Attleboro and Taunton, Massachusetts and nearby areas. It operates daily on fixed routes and schedules within 26 communities in Bristol, Norfolk, and Plymouth counties...

    Medway "T" Shuttle

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