Boston Surface Railroad: Worcester-Providence Commuter Rail

[MaineCoonCat]

The "eviction" trial has moved to 13 December 2019 at 09:30.. One wonders if it may be moot by then..
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Rhode Island Judiciary Public Portal Hearing Search Results
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https://publicportal.courts.ri.gov/Publ ... ceMode?p=1

[Jeff Smith]

The more I read about the B.S. Railroad, the more it sounds like someone's childhood fantasy run amok. Again, let's not forget that this guy was LIVING in the station. Was he cosplaying scenes from "The Station Agent"? The whole thing is stranger than fiction.

Awesome.

[GP40MC1118]

This just showed up!

https://turnto10.com/amp/news/local/com ... uC0KlURlIo

[MaineCoonCat]

"Private company Boston Surface Railroad says a recent bankruptcy filing was purely strategic. On Monday the company unveiled a bus service that's launching ahead of what will hopefully be full train service at some point in 2021."
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Please forgive me, but..
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[GP40MC1118]

Submitted for your continued amusement:

https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/bl ... CIzGShYuqs

[MaineCoonCat]

But wait!! There's more!!

BSRC Bus - Worcester Telegram
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Boston Surface Railroad Co. plans to offer express motorcoach passenger service between Providence, Woonsocket and Worcester beginning in February.

Boston Surface Railroad, a privately owned intercity passenger railroad, unveiled the first of five branded motorcoaches in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Monday morning. The service will be offered out of Union Station at Washington Square.

In addition, the company said it plans to launch passenger rail service between Providence and Woonsocket and Worcester in the fourth quarter of next year.

“As part of our commitment to the city of Woonsocket and to those traveling to these underserved cities, we are pleased to offer the first wave of express passenger service,” Vincent Bono, president of Boston Surface Railroad, said in a release. “Our plan is to launch motorcoach service in mid-February 2020, with an eye toward launching our rail service by the fourth quarter of 2020. We look forward to continuing our promise to commuters.”

Bono unveiled the company’s first motorcoach, which will remain on-site at the historic Woonsocket Train Station. BSRC will add four additional motorcoaches to its inventory prior to launch, with two stationed in Worcester and three in Woonsocket, he said.

Read more of this story at Telegram.com's web site

[chrisf]

"...a privately owned intercity passenger railroad..."
That's hilarious.

[MaineCoonCat]

Riddle me this one: You're supposedly building a "passenger railroad".. You have zero operating rolling stock and defaulted on one of two used locomotives.. You're obviously in financial "dire straits" as evidenced by a "strategic bankruptcy" and getting booted from "headquarters" for non payment of rent.. Why suddenly, out of the blue lease and wrap a few buses?

[Rockingham Racer]

Your avatar seems to say it all!

[MEC407]

Do we actually know whether the B.S. Railroad leased the buses or purchased them outright?

The bus in the photo appears to be an MCI D-Series. Those were built from 1993 to 2001. At best, the bus in the photo could be 18 years old at this point. At worst, it could be 26 years old. That's no big deal for rail vehicles but it's pretty old by highway vehicle standards, especially if the vehicle operated in cold weather states.

For example, here's one for under $20K:

https://www.lasvegasbussales.com/invent ... ch-c49935/

[mtuandrew]

And even more! Sent to my inbox by Trains Magazine of all places:

Trains Magazine
A special promotional message from one of our valued advertisers

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We've had an overwhelming response with investors and bondholders alike but there is still more to do! As BSRC prepares to launch our initial express motor coach service as well as purchase more and renovate existing locomotives, coach cars and track equipment, now is the time to both invest in a secured private transportation initiative and support a sustainable, green transit alternative in New England. Both private savings certificates and small equity (stock) amounts are available. We need your help!

Our Project is:
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Available to large and small interested parties

DETAILS & PURCHASE

Our Savings Bond offering is part of a crowdfunding campaign to help raise some of the capital needed for locomotive refurbishment, track repairs and upgrades. Boston Surface Railroad has also opened a Series A Equity Capital round, for both small and large investors, click here.

BOSTON SURFACE RAILROAD COMPANY, INC
1 DEPOT SQ
WOONSOCKET, RI 02895
(401) 216-8800

Last I checked, they own an existing locomotive, singular, not plural and track upgrades? That’s about the only thing his scheme doesn’t really need.

[MaineCoonCat]

Guess they're serious about the buses.. <shudder!>..
From FMCSA

BASIC Status (Public Passenger Carrier View)
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BSRC U.S. DOT reg.
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https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/SMS/Carrier/33 ... tView=True

[MaineCoonCat]

FMCSA "Safety Measurement System" "History".. I find it interesting that they claim to have 16 drivers.. Wonder what those "drivers" are doing in the meantime..
Note: "U.S. DOT# 3327011 has no current for-hire operating authority with FMCSA.".
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https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/SMS/Carrier/33 ... story.aspx

[GojiMet86]

Anyone see what state that bus license plate is? The number looks like AF9615, but I can't tell what state it is.

[MaineCoonCat]

New Hampshire..
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BSRC Bus Plate
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