The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, together with its operator Keolis Commuter Services, will run additional commuter‑rail trains on weekends to the North Shore city of Salem during the month of October 2026. The service expansion is scheduled to begin at the start of the month and will continue through the end of October, providing extra train trips on Saturdays and Sundays.
Salem, located north of Boston along the commuter‑rail line, will see the added weekend trains as part of a temporary increase in service. The MBTA and Keolis have indicated that the extra trains are intended to give riders more options for traveling to and from the city on non‑weekday days. While the specific number of additional trips has not been disclosed, the announcement confirms that the regular weekend schedule will be supplemented for the duration of the month.
Passengers planning to travel on the Salem line over the October weekend period should consult the MBTA’s updated timetable, which will reflect the added service. The extra trains are expected to operate only for the month indicated, after which weekend service will revert to its standard schedule. Riders can expect the same fare structure and boarding procedures as usual, with the benefit of more frequent departures during the weekend hours. The temporary expansion underscores the MBTA’s ongoing collaboration with Keolis Commuter Services to adjust service levels in response to seasonal travel patterns.