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October 7, 2024

MBTA Extends Popular Lynn Ferry Service Through November 29

“Water transportation is a vital link in our overall service and has seen strong ridership on the Lynn Ferry. With such a positive response, we are pleased to now extend weekday ferry services in Lynn through November,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “I’m proud that the MBTA team can continue to offer this ferry service to the public we serve and thank all the MBTA teams for coordinating this effort this fall season.”

October 7, 2024

Phase 1 of Bus Network Redesign Launches December 15 to Bring More Frequent Service, Better Routes

Upcoming Phase 1 improvements include more frequent Route 86, 104, 109, and 110 service and combining Routes 116/117 to a single Frequent Bus Route.

October 3, 2024

Green Line Service Has Resumed between North Station and Union Square and Medford/Tufts

The necessary repairs have been made and a test train successfully operated through the area earlier this morning.

October 3, 2024

MBTA Transit Police Chief Kenneth Green Joins Inaugural Justice George Lewis Ruffin Society Distinguished Fellows

MBTA Transit Police Chief Kenneth Green has been named one of the inaugural Justice George Lewis Ruffin Society Distinguished Fellows by the Justice George Lewis Ruffin Society and Northeastern University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

October 2, 2024

Shuttle Buses Continue to Replace Green Line Service between North Station and Union Square and Medford/Tufts

The MBTA and its regulatory partners are investigating this incident. Once the investigation is complete and the area is returned to the T, infrastructure and maintenance personnel will make all repairs necessary to restore service.

October 1, 2024

MBTA Launches NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program, Operations Employees to Use New Digital Tools

The modern technology system was developed to assist bus operators with safely navigating their routes, detours, and roadway challenges.

October 1, 2024

REMINDER: Orange Line Service Suspended for 13 Days Between Forest Hills and Back Bay October 8 – 20, Suspension Extended Between Forest Hills and North Station October 12 – 14

This notice serves as a reminder of the upcoming Orange Line closure previously announced on September 18.

September 30, 2024

MBTA Successfully Completes Critical Track Work on Red Line Braintree Branch, Removes 37 Speed Restrictions

Crews accomplished important work to lift 37 speed restrictions across 18 miles of track, bringing the track infrastructure into a state of good repair in this area, resulting in a safer, more reliable trip for riders and improving round-trip Braintree Branch travel times by as much as 24 minutes.

September 26, 2024

During Climate Week, MBTA Releases Climate Assessment and Identifies Next Steps for Sustainability and Resilience Initiatives

The Climate Assessment articulates a vision for climate resilience and sustainability for the MBTA, highlighting its impact as a climate solution twice over, both in operating a low-carbon transportation network, and through its work to make its own operations increasingly sustainable and resilient.

September 25, 2024

Red Line Service Suspension Expanded to Include Ashmont Branch This Saturday Only, September 28

This means both Ashmont and Braintree Branches of the Red Line will be suspended and replaced with shuttle buses on Saturday. Train service on the Ashmont Branch will resume on Sunday.