Boston’s public transportation system announced trains from the city to World Cup matches in suburban Foxborough will cost $80 this summer, four times the usual cost for NFL and MLS games.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority said Monday it will run $80 trains between South Station and Gillette Stadium, which will be called Boston Stadium during the tournament. Passengers will be allowed to board the roughly 22-mile route only if they have a ticket to the World Cup match, the announcement said. Train tickets go on sale Wednesday.
The MBTA also announced last week it will make most Friday fares free in the summer and offer other discounts—meaning the transportation authority will target soccer fans while giving regular riders a break…