Passenger/Regional Rail Committee

The Passenger/Regional Rail committee (PRRC) reviews the operations and performance of the MBTA’s Commuter/Regional/Passenger rail. The committee also reviews contracting processes, expansions/transformation concepts and pilot programs. It meets with senior MBTA, Keolis, and other staff to discuss service-related matters, rail policies, schedule changes, and the future of rail in the region. It also considers rail transformation, regional rail, and passenger rail transportation policy in general.

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Upcoming Committee Meetings

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March 11, 2026

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

April 8, 2026

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

May 6, 2026

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Committee Topics

Committee discussions regularly cover the following topics:

  • On time performance and related metrics
  • Ridership
  • Fare collection
  • Accessibility upgrades
  • Electrification
  • Regional Rail transformation
  • Parking
  • Schedules

Recent Committee Meetings

February 11, 2026 – MBTA Director of Vehicle Engineering joined for an update on the recent approval to overhaul 40 HSP46 locomotives to ensure long-term reliability, safety, and efficiency of passenger operations. Agenda | Minutes | Recording

December 17, 2025 – MBTA Senior Director of Advertising, Parking and Station Access joined for an update on  parking and facilities. Agenda | Minutes | Recording

October 15, 2025 – Keolis Executive Staff joined for an update on Commuter Rail electrification. Agenda | Minutes | Recording 

Membership

Co-Chair: Robert Scherer, Ashland Co-Chair: Brian E. Glennon II, Duxbury

Municipality CEO Represented By
Ashland Joseph J Magnani, Jr. Robert Scherer (Committee Co-Chair)
Belmont Matt Taylor Patrice Garvin
Boston Hon. Michelle Wu Matthew Petersen
Braintree Hon. Erin Joyce Peter Matchak
Brockton Hon. Robert F. Sullivan Alan Castaline, P.E.
Cambridge Yi-An Huang Andy Reker
Canton John R. McCourt Christopher Podgurski
Duxbury Michael McGee Brian E. Glennon, II (Committee Co-Chair)
Fall River Hon. Paul Coogan Daniel Aguiar
Harvard Kara McGuire Minar Bruce Leicher
Hingham William Ramsey Art Robert, Joe Fisher
Manchester-By-The-Sea Ann Harrison Cathy Bilotta
Marshfield Lynne E. Fidler Greg Guimond
Maynard Chris DiSilva Chester Osborne
Natick Bruce T. Evans Morgan Griffiths
New Bedford Hon. Jon Mitchell Jen Carloni
Norfolk Anita Mecklenburg Themself
Reading Christopher Haley Matt Kraunelis, Jayne Wellman
Scituate Andrew Goodrich Jamie Gilmore
Wellesley Marjorie Freiman Sheila Page
Westwood Joseph Previtera Steve Olanoff
Weymouth Michael Molisse Ted Langill
Worcester Eric D. Batista Todd Kirrane

Resources

MBTA Regional Rail Modernization Program