For the first time in 65 years, communities in southeastern Massachusetts will have rail service to downtown Boston.

On March 24 the South Coast Rail line will officially be open for service. “It’s a historical day realistically,” Executive Director and CEO of MassHire Michael Santos said. “We’ve been talking about the MBTA coming to New Bedford for 30 years now.

For commuters who need to get to rail stations in Fall River and New Bedford, SRTA will unveil an on-demand service, but isn't changing fixed routes.

"On MBTA Commuter Rail cars, service animals are always allowed, but non-service dogs are restricted, especially during peak hours," the MBTA says. "During off-peak hours, leashed non-service dogs may be allowed, at the discretion of Commuter Rail staff, and dogs are never permitted on seats."

Passengers won’t have to wait much long to ride the commuter rail to and from Fall River or New Bedford, with the MBTA announcing the train schedules for the two soon-to-be

Southcoast Rail is holding a job fair in New Bedford on Friday. It will be held at the MassHire New Bedford Career Center on 22 Elm Street.