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The MBTA is testing a new Charlie Card, but it’s missing something — or rather, someone
The MBTA is testing a new Charlie Card, but it’s missing something — or rather, someone

His fate is still unlearned.The post The MBTA is testing a new Charlie Card, but it’s missing something — or rather, someone appeared first on Boston.com. Read more

Boston - Dec 18
Forced labor reviews influencing MBTA train deliveries
Forced labor reviews influencing MBTA train deliveries

The MBTA’s effort to replace its Red and Orange Line fleets faced renewed schedule pressures this fall, with transit officials highlighting a recent shift toward more consistent Red Line production. Read more

Boston Herald - Nov 20
2 MBTA operators taken to hospital after wire comes down on B Line train
2 MBTA operators taken to hospital after wire comes down on B Line train

More than 100 feet of overhead catenary wire caught fire and went down on a Green Line train at the Boston College Yard on Sunday evening, disrupting regular service for several hours and sending two train operators to the hospital.The Boston Fire Department and transit police responded to the sc... Read more

Necn - Nov 09
2 months, 0 citations: MBTA releases numbers around its planned crackdown on fare evasion
2 months, 0 citations: MBTA releases numbers around its planned crackdown on fare evasion

The MBTA’s Fare Engagement Department began conducting checks to ensure riders have paid their fare on Sept. 8. The post 2 months, 0 citations: MBTA releases numbers around its planned crackdown on fare evasion appeared first on Boston.com. Read more

Boston - Oct 29
MBTA wants third party to handle Narcan cabinets
MBTA wants third party to handle Narcan cabinets

During the year that free doses of the overdose-reversal drug naloxone have been publicly available at five Red Line stops, none appear to have been put into use at the stations, the MBTA said in a report to the Legislature this month. Read more

Boston Herald - Oct 21
MassDOT chief steps down; MBTA GM Phil Eng named interim transportation secretary
MassDOT chief steps down; MBTA GM Phil Eng named interim transportation secretary

With a vote of confidence from Gov. Maura Healey, Eng will pull double duty at MassDOT and the T.The post MassDOT chief steps down; MBTA GM Phil Eng named interim transportation secretary appeared first on Boston.com. Read more

Boston - Oct 16
Man gets jail time for taking gold chain necklace from fatal MBTA scene
Man gets jail time for taking gold chain necklace from fatal MBTA scene

The DA says the jury verdict may bring "some solace" to family after the man's actions "injected additional sorrow" into tragedy. Read more

Masslive - Sep 19
MBTA debuts train design to honor historic New England railroad, with more on the way
MBTA debuts train design to honor historic New England railroad, with more on the way

The Boston and Maine Railroad train, complete with a vintage maroon and yellow design, will begin service on the Commuter Rail this week.The post MBTA debuts train design to honor historic New England railroad, with more on the way appeared first on Boston.com. Read more

Boston - Sep 09
MBTA to launch crackdown on fare jumpers, ticket scofflaws
MBTA to launch crackdown on fare jumpers, ticket scofflaws

Fare evaders be warned: starting Monday the MBTA will begin issuing citations to those who don’t pay for public transportation before boarding, according to the transit agency. Read more

Boston Herald - Sep 07