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July 30, 2024

MBTA Makes Significant Progress on Expedited Critical Track Work on Red Line, Removes Nine Speed Restrictions

“I’m proud of the major infrastructure work our contractors and MBTA crews were able to accomplish, replacing over four miles of running rail on the Red Line and more,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “Accomplishing this work, giving our riders a quicker and smoother trip, was the result of early planning and continuous coordination by the MBTA teams responsible for planning and performing this effort to reverse years of underinvestment. We have committed to our riders and the communities we serve that we would deliver safe, reliable, and more frequent service, and section by section, we are doing just that.”

July 29, 2024

REMINDER: Green Line B Branch Service Suspension Between Boston College and Babcock Street August 2 – 11

This notice serves as a reminder of the upcoming Green Line closure previously announced on July 17.

July 25, 2024

MBTA Appoints Jeff Cook as Permanent Chief Administrative Officer and Alicia Gomes as First-Ever Executive Director of Light Rail

“These appointments mark a pivotal moment for the MBTA,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “Jeff Cook and Alicia Gomes both bring extensive experience and unwavering commitment to their roles and will undoubtedly enhance our ability to deliver safer, more reliable transit services for our riders. We look forward to their continued leadership and contributions in these positions within our organization.”

July 25, 2024

MBTA Announces Subway, Bus, RIDE Performance Progress in June 2024

Progress included more scheduled service, less time between trains, and excellent on-time performance of RIDE vehicles.

July 25, 2024

MBTA Board Approves Keolis Plan to Introduce Battery Electric Trains on Fairmount Commuter Rail Line

The $54 million agreement will advance the acquisition of Battery Electric trains.

July 24, 2024

MBTA Announces New Charlie Service Center and Customer Service Improvements

The Charlie Service Center opens at 296 Washington Street on July 29.

July 24, 2024

MBTA and Keolis to Provide Extra Late-Night Train Service for Lowell Folk Festival This Weekend

An extra inbound train will depart Lowell for Boston at 12:45 AM Friday and Saturday.

July 24, 2024

REMINDER: MBTA Reminds Public Contactless Payments to Begin on August 1

More information is available at mbta.com/TapToRide.

July 18, 2024

Major Red Line Braintree Branch Improvement Work to Take Place September 6 – 29, MBTA to Remove 20+ Speed Restrictions

Red Line Braintree branch service will be suspended for 24 days September 6 – 29 to accommodate this critical improvement work.

July 17, 2024

August Service Changes: MBTA Continues Repair Work to Improve Reliability Across the System

Service changes are planned on the Green, Orange, Mattapan, Red, and Haverhill lines.