Green Line Transformation

As part of our $8 billion, five-year capital investment plan that began July 1, 2018, we're modernizing and transforming the Green Line. Green Line Transformation (GLT) projects represent four levels of transformation:
- Safety and State of Good Repair
- Accessibility
- Legacy Car Replacement
- Capacity
Each level aims to improve reliability and the overall quality of service for all riders and communities served by the Green Line.
GLT in 2021
Take a look at the work we've completed recently—and learn more about what's coming up.
All GLT Projects
| Project | Location | Status | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | Green Line Train Protection System (GLTPS) | Location | Systemwide | Status | In progress |
| Project | New Green Line Vehicles | Location | Systemwide | Status | In progress |
| Project | Hynes Station Accessibility Improvements | Location |
| Status | In progress |
| Project | Solar-Powered E Ink Signs | Location |
| Status | In progress |
| Project | Track and Intersection Upgrades (2021) | Location |
| Status | In progress |
| Project | B Branch Station Consolidation | Location | Status | In progress | |
| Project | D Branch Station Accessibility Improvements | Location | Status | In progress | |
| Project | Brookline Hills Station Accessibility Improvements | Location | Status | In progress | |
| Project | D Branch Track and Signal Replacement | Location | Status | In progress | |
| Project | Lechmere Viaduct Rehabilitation | Location | Status | In progress | |
| Project | Newton Highlands Station Accessibility Improvements | Location | Status | In progress | |
| Project | Symphony Station Accessibility Improvements | Location | Status | In progress | |
| Project | Track and Intersection Upgrades (2020) | Location | Status | Complete | |
| Project | Track and Intersection Upgrades (2019) | Location | Status | Complete | |
| Project | Fenway Portal Flood Protection | Location | Status | Complete |
Building a Better T
As part of our $8 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.
Green Line Transformation 2020 Year in Review
Take a look back at the milestones the Green Line Transformation team reached in 2020.
Recent Updates
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Tell us what you thinkBenefits
Every Green Line Transformation project meets at least one, sometimes many, of our program goals.
We will upgrade infrastructure to lower the risk of high-impact events such as:
- Collisions: A new train protection system
- Derailments: Track and rail upgrades
- Flooding: Water pumps and steel doors at Fenway Portal
Projects with this goal include:
- D Branch Track and Signal Replacement
- Fenway Portal Project
- 2019 and 2020 Intersection Upgrades
We will meet our own policies for service expectations:
- Improve on-time performance to up to 90%
- Remove speed restrictions by upgrading tracks and signals
- Reduce service delays with new, upgraded vehicles
Projects with this goal include:
- D Branch Track and Signal Replacement
- Green Line Extension
We will remove barriers to access at our stations and on our vehicles:
- Improve accessibility of Green Line stations
- Introduce new vehicles with low-floor entry
Projects with this goal include:
- Newton Highlands, Symphony, Hynes, and Brookline Hills Accessibility Improvements
- New Green Line Vehicles
- Green Line Extension
- 2019 and 2020 Track and Intersection Upgrades
- B Branch Station Consolidation
We will upgrade stations, remove barriers to access, and make them easier to navigate:
- New shelters, walkways, and lighting so customers are safer and more comfortable
- Upgrade signs so stations are easier to navigate
- Provide real-time train arrival times at all Green Line stations
Projects with this goal include:
- Newton Highlands, Symphony, Hynes, and Brookline Hills Accessibility Improvements
- Solar Powered E Ink Signs
- Green Line Extension
- B Branch Station Consolidation
We will provide faster service for more people:
- Increase capacity by as much as 20,000 riders per hour
- Reduce boarding times at street-level stops
- Increase service frequency to less than 5 minutes between each train
- Reduce travel times with centralized digital signals and transit signal priority
Projects with this goal include:
- New Green Line Vehicles
- Green Line Extension
- B Branch Station Consolidation
Program Updates
Learn more about our GLT team members and what we've been working on each week.
- September 24, 2021
- September 17, 2021
- September 10, 2021
- September 3, 2021
- August 27, 2021
- August 20, 2021
- August 13, 2021
- August 6, 2021
- July 30, 2021
- July 23, 2021
- July 16, 2021
- July 9, 2021
- July 2, 2021
- June 25, 2021
- June 18, 2021
- June 11, 2021
- June 4, 2021
- May 28, 2021
- May 21, 2021
- May 14, 2021
- May 7, 2021
- April 30, 2021
- April 23, 2021
- April 16, 2021
- April 9, 2021
- April 2, 2021
- March 26, 2021
- March 19, 2021
- March 12, 2021
- March 5, 2021
- February 26, 2021
- February 19, 2021
- February 12, 2021
- February 5, 2021
- January 29, 2021
- January 22, 2021
- January 15, 2021
Public Meetings and Presentations
Learn more about how we’re engaging with the public and the Fiscal and Management Control Board as this program progresses.
A public meeting was held in July 2021 for the Green Line E Branch track and intersection upgrades.
A public meeting was held in January 2021 for the Green Line B Station Consolidation:
A public meeting was held in March 2021 for the Symphony Station Accessibility Improvements:
A public meeting was held in April 2021 for the Green Line D Branch Station Accessibility Improvements:
Two public meetings were held in summer 2020 for Green Line Track and Intersection Upgrades:
Five public meetings were held in September 2019.
The following presentations were given before the Fiscal and Management Control Board (FMCB).
Program update (June 21, 2021)
Program update (January 25, 2021)
Program update (May 13, 2019)
Program kickoff (November 5, 2018)
Program overview (May 7, 2018)
Past Events
Contact Information
For all queries and comments related to Green Line Transformation, please contact GLT@mbta.com.
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Building a Better T
As part of our $8 billion, 5-year capital investment plan, we're renovating stations, modernizing fare collection systems, upgrading services for our buses, subways, and ferries, and improving the accessibility of the entire system.
Green Line Transformation 2020 Year in Review
Take a look back at the milestones the Green Line Transformation team reached in 2020.
