News
September 30, 2024
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
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.
September 23, 2024
The Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Line saw the highest weekend ridership ever last October.
September 23, 2024
Developed by Operation Lifesaver, Inc., a public safety non-profit dedicated to rail safety education, this year’s “See Tracks, Think Train” Week is September 23 - 29 with MassDOT, the MBTA, Keolis Commuter Services, TPD, and others participating in a series of educational initiatives in support of this safety campaign.
September 23, 2024
Massachusetts Wins $472 Million in Federal Funding for North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement
This is the largest federal award that the MBTA has won to date.
September 18, 2024
MBTA General Manager Shares South Coast Rail Updates in Taunton
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) shared South Coast Rail project updates at the Taunton City Hall. This follows two previous meetings, which took place in June, 2024 in Fall River and New Bedford. The project includes six stations: Middleborough, East Taunton, Freetown, Fall River Depot, Church Street, and New Bedford.
September 18, 2024
The City of Quincy, with the support of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), is receiving a $4.2 federal million grant on behalf of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to modernize the Squantum Point Park Ferry Pier.
September 18, 2024
October Service Changes: MBTA Continues Repair Work to Improve Reliability Across the System
Service changes are planned on the Mattapan, Green, and Orange lines.
September 17, 2024
MBTA Announces Partial Opening of Winchester Center Station
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced today that Winchester Center station on the Lowell Commuter Rail Line will partially reopen on Monday, September 30. The south end of the station will be fully accessible and will serve passengers riding both inbound and outbound.