News
May 17, 2024
“We know that a sound transportation system is vital to ensuring and improving quality of life for riders, communities, and businesses that we serve. These collaborative agreements are a testament to the power of partnerships as we all strive to address the need for housing,” said MBTA General Manager Eng. “When we invest in public transportation, we are investing in vibrant and sustainable communities. We thank the Healey-Driscoll Administration for their leadership in this critical work as we do our part to support the creation of housing developments that are affordable and equitable.”
May 13, 2024
To accomplish this work, Red Line service was replaced with shuttle buses daily between Park Street and JFK/UMass stations from May 2-10. Evening Red Line service was also suspended between Park Street and Ashmont stations from May 2-9.
May 1, 2024
The Blue Line is currently restriction-free, and for the first time in more than a year, the MBTA has less than 100 speed restrictions across the entire system.
April 26, 2024
MBTA Appoints David Perry as First-Ever Director of Commuter Ferry Services
This newly created position marks a significant milestone in the MBTA’s commitment to enhancing transportation options for its riders. As the Director of Ferry Services, David will be responsible for overseeing and administering the MBTA's contract for ferry services.
April 26, 2024
South Attleboro Commuter Rail Station to Reopen May 20
There will be limited service during morning and evening rush hours.
April 26, 2024
Commuter Rail Celebrates Earth Month by “Going Green with Purple”
Contest asks passengers why they choose to go green by riding the train.
April 26, 2024
This update is due to the extension of Track Improvement Program work on the Blue Line.
April 25, 2024
MBTA Extends Blue Line Track Work Through April 30
“Our top priority is ensuring the safety and reliability of our transit system for our riders,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “Understanding that the conditions of our infrastructure have impacted riders for far too long, the Track Improvement Program was established to deliver these critical repairs sooner, removing speed restrictions while performing additional state of good repair work in parallel. We are committed to performing this work on the Blue Line safely and properly and thank the public and the community at large for their patience as we give our teams and contractors the time they need to complete this long deferred work.”
April 25, 2024
MBTA Invites Public Comment on the Proposed Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2029
The proposed Fiscal Years 2025-2029 MBTA Capital Investment Plan includes all planned capital investments over the next five years.
April 25, 2024
“We applaud Veterans Transportation and National Express Transit for their proactive efforts to invest in their frontline employees. This positive step will help attract and retain skilled drivers, leading to improved service reliability and on-time performance for our RIDE customers," said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng.