Montello station
| Company type | MBTA Commuter Rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Headquarters | Brockton, Massachusetts , United States |
| Products | Commuter rail services |
Montello station serves as an MBTA Commuter Rail stop in Brockton, Massachusetts, positioned on the Fall River/New Bedford Line. Situated to the north of Brockton's city center, the station includes two full-length high-level platforms accommodating the line’s dual tracks and offers complete accessibility.
History
The Fall River Railroad began operations through North Bridgewater (which was later renamed Brockton) in 1846 and eventually became part of the Old Colony Railroad. By 1884, local residents and shoe industry representatives in northern Brockton advocated for a station. Land was secured through eminent domain, and construction commenced in June of that year on Huntington Heights station along with a freight house, both situated on the west side of the railway. The station opened before the end of 1884.
Following its opening, community members requested a renaming; after deliberating on "Newburg," the name "Montello" was adopted, effective January 15, 1885. An additional freight house was constructed in 1886.
In 1893, the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad acquired control of the Old Colony Railroad. Around 1896, coinciding with Brockton’s initiative to eliminate grade crossings, Montello was upgraded with a new passenger shelter designed by Bradford Gilbert and improvements to the freight house.
Service at Montello station ceased on June 30, 1959, following the discontinuation of Old Colony Division operations. The station resumed service on September 29, 1997, corresponding with the inauguration of the Middleborough/Lakeville Line.