(FROM THE AMTRAK)

All commuter rail service between Mansfield and Providence has been restored after suffering downed power lines as a result of Hurricane Sandy.

Amtrak has completed all repairs to the line allowing Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail (MBCR) to operate the full scheduled service beginning with the 9:55 a.m. train (#805) outbound from South Station. In addition, the first inbound service from Providence will be the 11:15 a.m. (816) and the first inbound train from Wickford Junction will be the 1:10 p.m. train (#818).