News
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.
September 16, 2024
MBTA to Install New Construction Vehicle Access Tunnel to Improve Red Line Service
The new Tunnel Access Point for construction vehicles, materials, and work crews is expected to reduce the impact of Red Line service suspensions for riders.
September 11, 2024
MBTA Announces Opening of Newly Built Dorchester Ave Bridge September 23
The newly constructed Dorchester Avenue Bridge will open at 4 am Monday, September 23, 2024. The bridge, located between Von Hillern and Kemp Streets, will carry vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists over the Red Line as well as the Old Colony Commuter Rail and Cabot Yard maintenance tracks. The MBTA’s Route 18 bus service will revert back to its typical routing via Dorchester Avenue between Columbia Road and Andrew station on September 25.
September 10, 2024
Commuter Rail Sees Major Increase in Weekend Pass Sales this Summer
Overall ridership was up 16% and Cape Flyer ridership was up 6% compared to last year.