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South Shore Line giving free rides to teachers

As a “thank you” to local educators for their hard work, the South Shore Line created Teacher Appreciation Week, where educators can ride the train for free.

It takes place 23 – 29, on all off-peak weekday and all weekend trains.

To ride, educators will need to present a valid school ID.

In addition to free rides, during South Shore Line’s Teacher Appreciation Week, essay applications will be accepted from educators for a chance to win free field trip transportation for their classes.

For a chance to win free field trip transportation, educators are asked to submit an essay focusing on what they did on the day they utilized the free train service. All essays must be submitted by Aug. 6, and the winner will be contacted via email and announced on social media.

Essay Contest Guidelines: 

  • Submission must include educator’s name, email address, school and grade(s) currently taught.
  • The essay must include a 1- 3 paragraph(s) description of your trip and what you did for the day. Photos are encouraged and may be shared on SSL social media.
  • Email essays to mysouthshoreline@gmail.com with the subject “Teachers Ride Free Essay” 
  • Only one submission per educator is allowed.
  • The field trip must occur during the 2018/2019 school year

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