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The Green Line trolley derailed due to excessive speed and ignoring signals, posing significant safety concerns for transit operations. [ more ]

The MBTA is launching a navigation pilot program to enhance bus drivers' navigation and improve service reliability for riders. [ more ]

A Green Line train derailed in Cambridge, causing multiple injuries and disrupting local transit services. [ more ]

The Ashmont Branch of the Red Line will shut down Saturday for track work, coinciding with ongoing service issues on the Braintree Branch. [ more ]

Clothing is the most common item turned into South Station's lost and found, despite unusual finds like cash and drones. [ more ]

MBTA is focusing on service reliability and short headways with improved schedules. [ more ]

A faulty safety latch caused an MBTA bus to sideswipe parked cars, damaging 10 vehicles but resulting in no injuries. [ more ]

Community vigilance is crucial in addressing crimes against minors.

The MBTA Transit Police are actively seeking information about a suspect in a serious incident report. [ more ]

MBTA seeks rider feedback to refine its real-time transit tracking app, MBTA Go, enhancing commuter experiences with reliable service information. [ more ]

The MBTA is beta testing a new mobile app to improve riders' commute experience. [ more ]

Service changes in October for Mattapan, Green, and Orange Lines due to maintenance work to improve reliability. [ more ]

Workers on Orange Line narrowly avoid being struck by train, highlighting safety concerns.

MBTA implementing safety measures like retreat niches in tunnel walls to safeguard workers. [ more ]

MBTA service on Green, Blue, and Orange lines impacted by power outage at North Station. [ more ]

Orange Line and other MBTA services will face disruptions for planned improvements, encouraging the use of alternative services like the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line. [ more ]

The Red Line is closed for an extra day due to a crash involving maintenance vehicles, impacting service and ongoing track repairs. [ more ]

The Red Line will be suspended for a week for track repairs and maintenance, starting August 21. [ more ]

One person died in an apparent suicide incident at South Station, causing significant delays on the Red Line. [ more ]

Maintenance work on the Red Line resulted in the removal of 13 speed restrictions and enhanced safety measures for passengers. [ more ]

Riders experienced delays and service suspensions on MBTA's Green Line and Red Line due to a car accident, signal problem, and a medical emergency. [ more ]

Free shuttles and fare-free commuter rail service will be provided during the Red Line closures.

The closures are part of the MBTA's Track Improvement Program to eliminate speed restrictions and improve track conditions by 2024. [ more ]

Trespassing on commuter rail tracks led to a man's death in Beverly, conveying the dangers of such actions. [ more ]

Three men were arrested by transit police in separate incidents involving sex crimes within the transit system.

The incidents included allegations of inappropriate touching, indecent assault on a train, and 'upskirting' of a minor. [ more ]

The importance of addressing assaults on public service workers. [ more ]

Readers gave Phillip Eng an A grade for his first year as GM at the MBTA. [ more ]

Transportation service halts due to switch issue near Arlington, causing delays and frustration among passengers. [ more ]

Two people were killed by a Commuter Rail train in Natick, leading to cancellations and delays on the Framingham/Worcester line. [ more ]

Commuter rail delays up to 45 minutes on MBTA's Haverhill, Lowell, and Fitchburg lines due to signal issue at North Station. [ more ]

The MBTA is undergoing service disruptions to address speed restrictions and improve tracks. Commuters should plan for extra travel time and use available shuttle services. [ more ]

A man was struck and killed by an MBTA commuter rail train while trying to cross the tracks in Hyde Park.

The incident caused the shutdown of commuter rail service at the Hyde Park stop on the Providence/Stoughton and Franklin/Foxboro lines for several hours. [ more ]

Commuter rail service between Lynn and Boston's North Station is set to resume on December 18, running every 30 minutes on weekdays and hourly on weekends.

The return to service is nine months ahead of schedule due to the installation of a temporary train platform. [ more ]

Low-income MBTA riders to benefit from half-priced tickets for ages 26-64 earning $30,000 or less.

MIT study showed a 50% discount on rapid transit tickets led to 30% more trips by low-income residents. [ more ]

The MBTA is hosting public meetings to gather feedback on proposed fare changes in 2024.

One proposed change is a new program that would reduce fares for low-income riders. [ more ]

The MBTA is exploring a reduced fare plan that would cut costs in half for low-income riders.

The program would benefit riders between 26 and 64 years old who fall at or below 200% of the federal poverty line. [ more ]

The MBTA is investigating a Green Line train derailment near Kenmore Station.

Boston Fire Department assisted 25 passengers off the train without injuries. [ more ]

MBTA workers rescued baby bunnies near Blue Line tracks, emphasizing the importance of valuing all lives and acting promptly in animal rescues. [ more ]

Readers 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 ]

Overhead 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 ]

Boston'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 ]

The 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 ]

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 ]

MBTA announces shutdowns on various lines in August to improve infrastructure and reliability. [ more ]