News
January 19, 2021
Reminder: Commuter Rail and Ferry Schedule Changes Take Effect January 23
On the Commuter Rail, effective Jan. 23, there will be weekend service only on select lines, and many lines will have train service at regular and predictable intervals on weekdays. Also effective Jan. 23, Hingham direct ferry service and all Charlestown ferry service will be temporarily suspended with weekday Hingham/Hull ferry service operating with reduced frequency.
January 19, 2021
MBTA Secures $1 Million Federal Grant for Improvements at North Wilmington Station
This award from the U.S. Department of Transportation will lead to a new ADA-compliant boarding area and will allow trains to stop outside the motor vehicle grade crossing.
January 11, 2021
Ferry Schedule Changes Take Effect January 23
Hingham direct service and all Charlestown ferry service will be temporarily suspended. Weekday Hingham/Hull service will operate with reduced frequency.
January 7, 2021
Commuter Rail Schedule Changes Approved in December Take Effect January 23
Weekend service will only be available on select lines effective January 23, 2021. Many lines will have train service at regular and predictable intervals.
January 4, 2021
New Renewable Energy Contracts in Effect at MBTA
These new contracts will significantly reduce the MBTA’s carbon footprint and save the T over $3 million per year.
December 30, 2020
The Patriots, Revolution, and Patriot Place donated 2,500 face masks and 5,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to distribute to MBTA riders in support of Ride Safer.
December 23, 2020
Commuter Rail Will Continue Operating Reduced Service Schedule through January 8
These reduced train schedules accommodate low employee availability due to COVID-19 absences.
December 15, 2020
MBTA Joins Public Transit Systems Around the Country in Urging Congress to #SavePublicTransit
This APTA-organized day of action and engagement is taking place on Tuesday, December 15.
December 14, 2020
MBTA Control Board Approves Short-Term Service Changes to Match Current Low Ridership Patterns
Adjustments have been made to the previous proposals based on low ridership and public input. These changes are for FY21 only and the MBTA will plan for FY22 during the spring. There will continue to be no fare changes and service changes are not permanent.
December 10, 2020
Commuter Rail to Temporarily Operate Reduced Service Schedule Starting December 14
The Reduced Service Schedules will be in place for at least 2 weeks to accommodate low employee availability due to COVID-19 absences.