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#1 CNJRoss

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Posted 18 April 2017 - 08:53 PM

MBTA news release 4/18/17:

CapeFLYER Begins Memorial Day Weekend


 

Entering its fifth year of service, the CapeFLYER is excited to announce that trains will once again run from Boston to Cape Cod starting on Memorial Day weekend. Service will begin on Friday, May 26th and operate on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout until Labor Day.

 

During the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, the CapeFLYER will provide free service for active service members and veterans in partnership with the 13th Annual Troops in the Spotlight event led by Cape Cod Cares for the Troops.

 

"Every year we are excited to start the trains to Cape Cod as a sign that summer is here and it is time for people to avoid the traffic and take the train to enjoy all the Cape and Islands have to offer," said Cape Cod Regional Transit Administrator Thomas S. Cahir.  "What makes the opening weekend even more special is the opportunity to work with Cape Cod Cares for the Troops to honor and recognize our active and veteran service members who have done so much for our nation."  Troops in the Spotlight is a twenty-four hour event to celebrate our service members and veterans; there are various activities and opportunities to support our troops.   It begins on Sunday, May 28th at 11:30AM and concludes on Monday, May 29th at 11:30AM.  For tickets, service members and veterans are encouraged to register at www.capeflyer.eventbrite.com.

 

"We're very pleased to partner with CCRTA and offer this service to current and former military service members during Memorial Day weekend, a time when our nation reflects on the ultimate sacrifices of those who served our nation," said Acting MBTA General Manager Brian Shortsleeve. "We also look forward to another successful season for the increasingly popular CapeFLYER."

 

For the season, the CapeFLYER will operate as its own dedicated train on Friday nights leaving South Station at 5:50 PM and making stops in Braintree, Brockton, Middleboro, Wareham, Buzzards Bay and Hyannis.  Trains also operate on Saturdays and Sundays and holiday Mondays until Labor Day weekend.  The complete schedule is available at www.capeflyer.com.

 

In addition to a convenient trip to Cape Cod, the CapeFLYER works closely with the ferry operators to provide convenient connections to and from Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.  Cape Cod RTA buses are available at Buzzards Bay and Hyannis to bring passengers to the Cape communities.  Finally, the CapeFLYER operates a café car that sells excellent food and drinks, including beer and wine, provided by Blonde on the Run Catering.

 

The CapeFLYER is a unique partnership between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.  For additional information, including a complete schedule, fares and information about connections, please visit:  www.CapeFLYER.com

 

About the CCTRA: The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority (CCRTA) is one of 15 Regional Transit Authorities within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has been providing public transportation services since 1976 to residents and visitors as well as consumers of state agencies and human service organizations for all 15 Cape Cod communities. The CCRTA owns and operates the Hyannis  Transportation Center in downtown Hyannis and the state of the art Operations and Maintenance Facility in South Dennis. For more information, visit Cape Cod RTA at our website www.capecodrta.org or follow us on & and Instagram.

 

 



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Posted 26 April 2017 - 08:57 AM

CapeFlyer email, 4/25/17:

 

 

CapeFLYER is coming back for its 5th season!

 
 

 

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Starting May 26th, the CapeFLYER returns for the summer of 2017. From Memorial Day to Labor Day we will be running weekends from Boston's South Station to Hyannis.  Additional trains run for holidays. 

 

During the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend, the CapeFLYER will provide free service for active service members and veterans in partnership with the 13th Annual Troops in the Spotlight event led by Cape Cod Cares for the Troops.  For tickets, service members and veterans are encouraged to register atwww.capeflyer.eventbrite.com.      

 

There are so many amazing events on Cape Cod in the summer.  Click the links below for more information:

 

May 20 get all dressed up for the 31st Annual Figawi Ball and May 27th - 29th  Figawi Race Weekend is a weekend you will never forget.

 

June 14th is Opening Day for the  premier collegiate summer league in the nation, Cape Cod Baseball League

 

June 16-18 head to Nantucket for the Nantucket Book Festival

 

June 17th Onset Bay Association is holding their Annual Kayak Poker Run!  Best hand wins great prizes.

 

Sunday, June 18th Don't miss one of the biggest and most highly attended events in New England!  The 23rd Annual  Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce Father's Day Car Show

 

June 22-25 is the Provincetown Portuguese Festival & Blessing of the Fleet 

 

Cape Cod Beer (also sold on the Cafe Car) not only has Brewery Tours but a ton of fun events including Farmers Markets, Hoops and Hops, Ice Cream Socials and Cornhole.  

 

Growing in popularity is a trip on the CapeFLYER to Hyannis, bike to P'Town and catch the Boston Harbor Cruise Line back to Boston or reverse the direction.  Our bike car holds 50 bikes and includes a toolkit in case you want to give yours a tune-up on the way.  

 

Our Cafe Car operated by Blonde on the Run includes a fun menu of snacks and sandwiches as well as beer, wine and cocktails.

 

WEEKEND GETAWAY CONTEST!!

The weekend getaway includes 2 Round-trip CapeFLYER tickets, 2 night stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites, dinner at the Portside TavernHyannis Whale Watch out of Barnstable Harbor and 2 tickets to the new Whydah Pirate Museum.  All you have to do is find this contest post on Facebook or Twitter, share or retweet and tell me why you love to visit Cape Cod.  Pics are a plus!

 

Once again, we are working with lots of awesome events and organizations to bring you some great deals. Check www.capeflyer.com and social media for specials and updates.

 

 

 

 

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Posted 29 June 2017 - 05:01 AM

CapeFlyer email 6/28/17:

 

4th of July weekend is almost here!

 

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CapeFLYER Announces Extra Holiday Service

 

 

The CapeFLYER is excited to announce extra service over the popular Fourth of July weekend.  This Friday evening the train leaves South Station at 5:50 p.m. with stops in Braintree, Brockton, Middleborough, Wareham, Buzzards Bay arriving in Hyannis at 8:15 p.m.  and returning at 9:00 p.m.  Saturday through Tuesday July 4th the CapeFLYER departs South Station at 8:00 a.m. with the return from Hyannis at 6:40 p.m. 

 

"The Fourth of July is always one of the best times to visit the Cape and Islands. It really feels like the beginning of summer," said Thomas S. Cahir, Administrator of the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority. "Avoid the traffic on the bridges and let us take you down on the train where you can relax, enjoy the view, enjoy our café car and arrive without any stress from your trip."

 

Check http://www.capecod.c...works-schedule/ for holiday events! 

 

In addition to a convenient trip to Cape Cod, the CapeFLYER works closely with the ferry operators to provide convenient connections to and from Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard.  Cape Cod RTA buses are available at Buzzards Bay and Hyannis to bring passengers to the Cape communities.  Finally, the CapeFLYER will again operate a café car that sells excellent food and drinks, including beer and wine, provided by Blonde on the Run Catering. 

 

 

 

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Guess which store this is along the tracks and win a pair of round-trip CapeFLYER tickets!  Tag CapeFLYER on Facebook or Twitter with the right answer for your chance to win!

 

 

The CapeFLYER is a unique partnership between the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.  For additional information, including a complete schedule, fares and information about connections, please visit:  www.CapeFLYER.com.

 






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