Boston.com2 days agoBostonT announces upcoming service changes and shutdownsMBTA service changes aim to improve reliability and safety while implementing extensive track and station upgrades. [ more ]
Boston.com1 week agoBostonFamily of man killed by bus announces plans to file lawsuit against MBTAResidents demand accountability and safety improvements after a tragic accident involving an MBTA bus in the Forest Hills area. [ more ]
Boston.com1 week agoBostonMan struck and killed by MBTA bus, residents raise safety concernsGlenn Inghram, a 63-year-old man, died after being hit by an MBTA bus while in a crosswalk. Residents are calling for improved pedestrian safety measures following Inghram's death. [ more ]
Boston.com1 week agoMiscellaneousGreen Line train was going 36 mph in a 10 mph zone when it derailed, NTSB report findsThe Green Line trolley derailed due to excessive speed and ignoring signals, posing significant safety concerns for transit operations. [ more ]
Boston.com1 week agoBostonOne person taken to hospital after driver hits bus in MedfordA driver crashed into a stopped MBTA bus in Medford, injuring one passenger. [ more ]
Boston.com2 weeks agoBostonMBTA bus sideswipes multiple cars in the South EndA faulty safety latch caused an MBTA bus to sideswipe parked cars, damaging 10 vehicles but resulting in no injuries. [ more ]
Boston.com2 days agoBostonT announces upcoming service changes and shutdownsMBTA service changes aim to improve reliability and safety while implementing extensive track and station upgrades. [ more ]
Boston.com1 week agoBostonFamily of man killed by bus announces plans to file lawsuit against MBTAResidents demand accountability and safety improvements after a tragic accident involving an MBTA bus in the Forest Hills area. [ more ]
Boston.com1 week agoBostonMan struck and killed by MBTA bus, residents raise safety concernsGlenn Inghram, a 63-year-old man, died after being hit by an MBTA bus while in a crosswalk. Residents are calling for improved pedestrian safety measures following Inghram's death. [ more ]
Boston.com1 week agoMiscellaneousGreen Line train was going 36 mph in a 10 mph zone when it derailed, NTSB report findsThe Green Line trolley derailed due to excessive speed and ignoring signals, posing significant safety concerns for transit operations. [ more ]
Boston.com1 week agoBostonOne person taken to hospital after driver hits bus in MedfordA driver crashed into a stopped MBTA bus in Medford, injuring one passenger. [ more ]
Boston.com2 weeks agoBostonMBTA bus sideswipes multiple cars in the South EndA faulty safety latch caused an MBTA bus to sideswipe parked cars, damaging 10 vehicles but resulting in no injuries. [ more ]
Boston.com9 months agoBostonTaking the T in Boston on New Year's Eve? Here's what to know.MBTA services will be available well past the countdown to midnight for New Year's Eve revelers.
Boston.com10 months agoBoston'Indescribably frustrating and disastrous': Here's how readers feel about the Green Line closuresReaders express frustration and disappointment with the MBTA during the Green Line closure Many readers report disruptions to their commutes and share negative experiences with the alternative routes [ more ]
Boston.com10 months agoBostonSparks fly at South Station after debris collides with wiresOverhead wires caused sparks at South Station in Boston, leading to a short delay in service. Debris falling and colliding with the overhead wires caused the incident. The incident caused about 10-minute delays and affected multiple train lines near South Station. [ more ]
The American Prospect10 months agoBostonEscaping Public-Transit QuagmiresBoston's transit system continues to struggle with budget shortfalls and poor service, while New York has made improvements. The Federal Transit Administration has proposed strengthening state safety oversight of rail transit projects. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has faced numerous safety failures and issues with newly opened light-rail lines. [ more ]
Boston.com11 months agoBostonRepairing the MBTA will cost $25 billion, according to new analysisThe MBTA needs nearly $25 billion to fix and replace its aging infrastructure, double the cost estimated in 2019. Years of underinvestment, inflation, and supply chain challenges have contributed to the hefty repair bill. The heavy rail system will be the most expensive to fix, followed by the Commuter Rail and light rail system. [ more ]
Boston.com11 months agoDigital lifeThe new MyCharlie site is here. We tried it out.The MBTA's new website for CharlieCards has some issues with the login process and confusing instructions. Users may mistakenly sign up instead of logging in, leading to incorrect password notifications. Creating a new account with the same email address can grant access to the old account on the new site. [ more ]