The MBTA's Track Improvement Program, initiated in November 2023, has successfully eliminated all slow zones within its rail system, leading to improved travel times, particularly on the Red and Orange lines. However, this progress came at the cost of extensive shutdowns, with some services out of commission for 236 days. While riders enjoyed substantial time savings of 20-30% on the Red Line, the Green Line lagged in improvements, suffering from severe delays despite numerous diversions. Overall, the program is viewed positively, but challenges persist, particularly on the Green Line.
For all the shutdowns on the Green Line, you don't get a lot of actual time savings, which is what people are really looking for, and that's just because it's light rail.
The Red and Orange lines saw the most improvement, with those riders experiencing faster travel time across the board.
The Orange Line ran 91 percent of its scheduled trips in January, up from 85 percent by the end of 2024.
According to TransitMatters, a portion of the system's rail service was out of commission for 236 days last year - nearly two-thirds of the entire calendar year.
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