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Fare gates go live at South Station for commuter rail passengers

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Commuter rail passengers will need to tap or scan their train tickets to enter the track area at South Station as the MBTA begins a major change in fare collection operations.

The T and its commuter rail operator, Keolis Commuter Services, announced Monday that installation of fare gates at the Boston transportation hub is complete and gates will be phased into operations. The T also released a how-to video and said station staff will be available on concourses to help passengers.

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By Michael P. Norton | State House News

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