News
December 2, 2023
Keolis North Pole Express Train Transports Children to Visit Santa Claus
Local officials joined more than 1,000 children and families for sing-alongs and readings of the holiday classic “The Polar Express."
November 21, 2023
“Each step we take to repair our infrastructure is the building block for rebuilding public trust and restoring the level of service that the public deserves," said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng.
November 17, 2023
Commuter Rail Ridership Reaches New Post-Pandemic Peak, Exceeds 90% of Pre-COVID Levels
Ridership totals were bolstered by Halloween travel to Salem and Fairmount Line ridership boosted during the Red Line Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line closure.
November 16, 2023
MBTA Aims to Boost Officer Retention with New Police Association Contract
Prioritizing frontline workers, the agreement invests in the Transit force responsible for keeping riders safe.
November 16, 2023
MBTA Releases Capital Needs Assessment and Inventory
The CNAI is an MBTA-led analysis conducted every 3-4 years to inventory the MBTA’s assets, understand the overall condition of the transit system, and identify assets that are not in a State of Good Repair in order to determine the level of investment needed to support the existing network.
November 16, 2023
December Service Changes Will Allow Crews to Continue Improvement Work Across MBTA System
GLX work begins at the end of November.
November 9, 2023
This program to fix tracks will deliver safe and reliable service for riders. The MBTA will also host public open houses across communities to engage riders and the public.
November 7, 2023
MBTA to Launch Improved Web Interface for MyCharlie Users
The MBTA will retire the soon-to-be former MyCharlie site to improve the user experience.
November 1, 2023
Overall ridership on the Newburyport/Rockport Line exceeded 400,000 for the month of October. Approximately 21,000 people rode the Newburyport/Rockport Line on Halloween.
October 30, 2023
Train service today resumed following the 16-day shutdown of the Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line.