News
October 16, 2018
Franklin Line Weekend Shuttles during Two Weekends for East Street Bridge Rehabilitation Work
Weekend work for the East Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project will begin Friday on October 19 and November 9 with regular service resuming on Monday morning of October 22 and November 12, respectively.
October 12, 2018
Weekend Daytime Closures of Chelsea Street Drawbridge for Standard Maintenance
This drawbridge closure will result in the SL3 and Route 112, which both typically operate over the bridge, to be detoured around the affected area. Delays will likely occur.
October 9, 2018
Work to Improve Reliability of the Fitchburg Commuter Rail Line Continues
This tie replacement project is necessary track maintenance to help ensure a smooth and comfortable ride for passengers, and to further improve service reliability.
October 9, 2018
MBTA Announces Retail Concession Opportunities
The MBTA will release an Invitation to Bid to lease ten separate retail concession locations, generating non-fare revenue for the MBTA and providing the rare opportunity to lease retail space at some of the MBTA’s most active stations.
October 9, 2018
New Riders’ Transportation Access Group Meeting to Be Held on October 18
R-TAG has been established as a new customer advisory group focused on matters related to accessibility for people with disabilities and seniors.
October 5, 2018
On Green Line D-branch, Nighttime Bus Shuttles Run Between Brookline Hills and Reservoir in October
In support of Green Line’s Track and Signal Replacement Project, buses will replace Green Line D-branch trolleys between Brookline Hills and Reservoir beginning at 9 p.m. through the end of service October 8-11 and October 14-18.
October 1, 2018
MBTA Awards Signal Upgrade Contract for Red and Orange Lines
Once complete, the new signal systems on both lines are expected to substantially improve service reliability and improve peak hour headways.
September 26, 2018
First Extended-range Hybrid Bus Joins the MBTA's Silver Line Fleet
New bus features include the next generation of hybrid propulsion systems and "start/stop" technology.
September 24, 2018
MBTA Positive Train Control Project Completes Work on Schedule in Order To Apply for 2020 Extension
All PTC work has been completed, all requirements have been satisfied, and the MBTA has submitted to the FRA a Request for Extension for full PTC system deployment to December 2020.
September 24, 2018
MassDOT, MBTA, Keolis, TPD, and others are participating in educational initiatives during the nation’s second annual Rail Safety Week. Developed by Operation Lifesaver, this year’s Rail Safety Week is September 23-29, 2018.