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May 26, 2023

CapeFLYER Returns for 10th Summer This Memorial Day Weekend

The CapeFLYER operates between Boston and Hyannis on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Labor Day. A special $10 round-trip fare is also available for the month of June.

May 25, 2023

June Service Changes Will Allow Crews to Continue Track Improvement Work Across MBTA System

Service changes are planned for the Red, Green, Orange, Kingston, Middleborough, Greenbush, Lowell, and Fairmount lines.

May 25, 2023

MBTA Announces Summer 2023 Bus Service Schedules Update, Key Change to Bus Operator Hiring Policy

Today the MBTA announced it is revising Summer 2023 bus service schedules to better reflect the service which will be run, as well as making a key change to the bus operator hiring policy that will bolster recruitment efforts. The summer schedules go into effect on July 2, 2023. The MBTA will hold a public meeting next month to update the public on these upcoming changes, and information about the bus schedule changes will be posted in June at mbta.com/servicechanges.

May 23, 2023

Popular Commuter Rail $10 Weekend Pass Expanded to Include Federal Holidays

The $10 Weekend Passes are now accepted on all three days of federal holiday weekends. Midweek holidays are also eligible for a special $10 Holiday Pass.

May 22, 2023

MBTA Names Gabrielle Mondestin Chief Communications Officer

This new position will report directly to the General Manager to increase transparency and the reliability of MBTA communications.

May 19, 2023

Lane Shifts Will Be Necessary on Route 18 as South Coast Rail Construction Advances

Construction includes some vehicle travel impacts on Route 18 near New Bedford Station beginning early June 2023 through the end of 2023.

May 16, 2023

Commuter Rail Spring/Summer Schedule to Take Effect May 22

The upcoming Spring/Summer Commuter Rail schedule prioritizes on-time performance, and flag stops have been converted to regular service stops. The popular $10 Weekend Pass Program has also been expanded.

May 11, 2023

Mayor Wu Announces Debut of Digital Pop-up Library at Bus Stops Citywide

Riders at 20 bus stops across Boston are now able to access free digital content this spring and summer provided by a Boston Public Library pilot program called “Browse, Borrow, Board.”

May 9, 2023

Additional Tickets for May 20 & 21 Special Event Train Service to Gillette Stadium for Taylor Swift Concerts Will Be Released Friday, May 12, at 11 AM

MBTA Commuter Rail and Keolis are providing round-trip service from Boston for the May 19 show and from Boston and Providence for the May 20 & May 21 shows. To meet the high demand for this service, additional tickets for the May 20 & 21 special event trains will be released this Friday, May 12, exclusively via the mTicket app.

May 4, 2023

Weeknight Diversion on Commuter Rail from May 8 to June 1 Between South Station and Braintree for Kingston, Middleborough, and Greenbush Lines

These diversions in regular train service are required to safely accommodate the Red Line track work taking place this month. Diversions are also announced for the weekends of May 13-14 and May 20-21.