For decades, people around the South Shore have been talking about the prospects of a rail extending from Scituate up through Boston. Now that the fight is over and the trains have arrived, locals are weighing in with excitement, interest and disinterest, as well as hopes that Greenbush will make their lives and their communities better for decades to come.

Karen Byrne, Hingham

Born and raised in Hingham, Byrne said she has no plans to ride the Greenbush line, which has been a source of controversy in her town
for decades.

“I don’t think people will use it, and it’s really disrupted this whole town. I had a quiet, peaceful lot and now it is loud and obnoxious-. The whole town has changed.”

Wallace Peck, Norwell

Peck’s grandfather-in-law worked as the baggage master on the original line from 1888 to 1938, and he has fond memories of riding the train in his youth.

“Of course it’s a good idea. It shouldn’t have been closed. That was the biggest mistake they ever made.”

Joy Nash, Cohasset

Nash, who grew up in Cohasset and still lives there, is thrilled about the new rail line. Her children get excited and start cheering when they see the train.

“It is going to be phenomenal. I’ll be able to go out in Boston once in a while. And anyone who is worried will be thrilled once it’s here.”

Bill Clary, Scituate

Clary is a lawyer in Scituate and said he plans to take the train into Boston.

“I think, generally speaking, it would be an asset to the community and the town collectively over time.”

Brian Clark, Stowe

Clark works in Hingham and said the Greenbush line would be the only way for him to get to work using public transportation.

“I think it’s a great idea. I’m glad there will be additional transportation services to the South Shore. We should all be working on using more public transit and reducing our carbon footprint.”