News
July 9, 2024
$40 million in funds from the FTA's Low or No Emissions Grant Program will support the T's Battery-Electric Bus Transition Phase 1B Project, which aims to replace the diesel-fueled buses at the Quincy Bus Maintenance Facility with state-of-the-art battery-electric buses.
July 9, 2024
MBTA Celebrates Opening of Worcester Union Station Center Platform
The new, high-level, center-running platform opened to passengers on Monday, July 1. The center-running platform improves Union station’s functionality, ridership capacity, safety, and will be fully accessible.
July 9, 2024
Red Line to Be Free Today from 3 PM to 7 PM
“We apologize to our riders affected by this morning’s incident involving a piece of track maintenance equipment. Understanding the impact of this issue, the Red Line will be free this afternoon and through the peak evening commute,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “While this does not make up for your experiences this morning, we’re committed to continuously improving everything we do. This is our duty because we care about the public that we serve."
July 9, 2024
The MBTA is rolling out new ways to pay to provide an easier, more convenient, and modernized rider experience.
July 3, 2024
Take the Commuter Rail for Independence Day
Most trains will depart after the fireworks. Travel will be free on trains scheduled to arrive or depart from North and South Stations after 9:30 PM and the $10 Holiday Pass is available for unlimited travel throughout the day.
July 3, 2024
MBTA Achieves Historic Labor Agreements with Entire Workforce
The Healey-Driscoll Administration and MBTA General Manager Eng have secures contracts with all 28 unions in record time.
July 1, 2024
This service change was in place to support critical work as part of MassDOT’s Maffa Way/Mystic Avenue Bridge Superstructure Replacements project. With service already suspended in these areas, the MBTA also took full advantage of the outage to perform important Track Improvement Program work.
July 1, 2024
The MBTA’s July 4 service schedules continue to be available at mbta.com/holidays.
June 26, 2024
RAISE Program grants include $22 for MBTA’s Lower Broadway Everett Transit Priority Corridor Project, $2 million for South Salem Train Stop Project, $1.2 million for Gardner’s downtown.
June 26, 2024
“WTS has been key to my professional development – through events, networking opportunities, and conferences, I’ve learned more about the transportation industry, formed connections, and gained leadership skills along the way,” said Deputy Director Kalugin. “I am grateful for the support of my chapter and humbled by the awards.”