Free Wickford To TF Green & Providence Train Service: RI DOT

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — In-state travel on the commuter rail is free on trains between Wickford Junction, T.F. Green and Providence, thanks to the state Department of Transportation. The state started the experiment on July 3 and is providing free service to promote the benefits of traveling by train. Among the benefits, the state figures, trains eliminate the stress of driving and then dealing with parking and should reduce traffic on Route 4 and in Downtown Providence.

"Rhode Island ranks on the bottom when it comes to the percentage of travelers who use transit as opposed to cars, yet we have the infrastructure and train service to make it easy for people to get around our state without a car," RIDOT Director Peter Alviti Jr. said. "Making it free for a period of time will make more people aware of this great service and provide them an opportunity try it and use it on a regular basis."

Parking at Wickford Junction Station is free year-round.

Wickford Junction and T.F. Green stations offer 20 weekday stops with service to Providence. The free travel is only to Providence, and travelers wishing to continue to Boston have to buy tickets.

Wickford Junction Station is located at 1011 Ten Rod Road, in North Kingstown. T.F. Green Station is located at 700 Jefferson Blvd. in Warwick. Providence Station is located at 100 Gaspee St., Providence.