Raynham Place station
| Company type | Commuter rail station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Founded | Planned opening in 2030 |
| Headquarters | Raynham , United States |
| Products | MBTA Commuter Rail service |
Raynham Place station—occasionally referred to as Raynham Park in certain records—is a planned MBTA Commuter Rail stop located in Raynham, Massachusetts. Expected to be operational by 2030, this station forms part of the second phase of the South Coast Rail initiative and will be situated behind the Raynham Park racing facility, just north of the town center.
History
The Dighton and Somerset Railroad established service through Raynham in 1866, with the original Raynham station positioned at Broadway in North Raynham. In 1882, the Old Colony Railroad introduced the Whittenton Branch, linking this station to Whittenton Junction and providing rail access to Taunton Central station. By 1932, all train operations had transitioned exclusively to this branch, causing Raynham to lose its status as a junction point. The initial station was closed sometime between 1930 and 1935. Passenger services operated by the New Haven Railroad were discontinued in 1938 following the 88 stations case, though they briefly resumed from 1950 until 1958.
The forthcoming Raynham Place station will include an 800-foot-long high-level island platform serving two tracks. It will be located near an access road behind Raynham Park, roughly two miles north of where the original station once stood. The design incorporates a pedestrian bridge spanning the tracks at the platform’s midpoint to improve commuter accessibility and circulation.