The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) proposed a number of service cuts to account for the $580 million budget shortfall it is experiencing due to decreased ridership during the pandemic.
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Car Crashes into MBTA Tracks on Comm. Ave.
A car crashed into the fence along the Green Line B Branch tracks near Gerald Street on Friday afternoon. All three people in the car were uninjured.
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The Voice of the T
If you have ever ridden the T, you would recognize his voice. It’s featured in announcements like “entering Government Center” and “change here for the Green Line” on the subways throughout the T system. It has reassured frantic passengers about everything from the name of the approaching stop to important safety messages since 1995. And…
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MBTA Expands Commuter Rail Pilot Program
The program includes peak arrival and departure times in its schedule. It also provides additional midday and late evening trips. Not all trains will stop at Hyde Park, Ruggles, or Back Bay Stations—passengers can check train schedules on the MBTA website.
Metro, The T, Newton
Newtonville Rail Station Temporarily Closed
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Newtonville Commuter Rail Station is closed at least through Wednesday, Oct. 23. The closure is a safety precaution while repairs are being made to the stairs.
Metro, The T, Boston
Free Student MBTA Card Eases Commute, Increases Attendance
For students arriving at Brighton High School, it seemed like another normal school day. A police officer was helping direct traffic while a jubilant staff member was greeting the students as they walked on to campus. But the way in which these students arrived at school has changed dramatically since the new school year. Students…
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Broken Axle Caused Red Line Derailment, MBTA Says
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced Monday that the Red Line car derailment on June 11 was due to a broken axle. There was poor electrical connectivity between two pieces of the axle, weakening it over time, according to the report detailing the incident. The derailment caused significant service disruptions and was the beginning…
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Orange Line Fire Suspends Service
Orange Line service was suspended this afternoon and then replaced with shuttle buses in the wake of reports of a fire in the track area, according to an MBTA tweet.
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Funds Approved for Newton Train Station Designs
The MBTA has approved funds for the creation of designs that would make the Newtonville, West Newton, and Auburndale Commuter Rail Stations more accessible.
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Weekend Closures Announced for Three T Lines
Heavily-trafficked sections of the Red, Orange, and Green Lines will be closed on weekends this fall for repairs, according to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. The MBTA approved the project, dubbed Building a Better T, on Aug. 12.
