News
December 26, 2024
MBTA Announces January Service Changes
Weekend service changes will take place on the Orange Line as well as the Newburyport/Rockport and Haverhill Commuter Rail lines to accommodate MassDOT’s Maffa Way/Mystic Avenue Bridge Superstructure Replacements project. Weekend service changes will also take place on the Silver Line for South Station drainage improvements and on the Red Line for signal upgrades.
December 23, 2024
MBTA Successfully Completes its Ambitious Track Improvement Program
More than 250,000 feet of rail replaced, and 220+ speed restrictions removed
December 16, 2024
MBTA Commemorates Phase One of the Bus Network Redesign
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) hosted a Route 104 ride along today to celebrate the launch of the Bus Network Redesign (BNR) Phase One, which officially went into effect December 15.
December 13, 2024
Phase 1 will affect six bus routes where service will increase by 60%. Four Frequent Bus Routes will operate every 15 minutes or better. MBTA staff will be at key bus stops and stations through December 20 to assist riders with information and support.
December 9, 2024
MBTA Celebrates 24th Annual Fill-A-Bus with Gifts Event
The 24th Annual Fill-A-Bus with Gifts is sponsored by the MBTA and MassDOT with toys provided to the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, the Boys and Girls Club of Boston, and Heading Home. This year, MBTA and MassDOT employees donated 2,651 gifts – the highest-ever toy count for the Fill-A-Bus gift drive.
December 6, 2024
MBTA Releases Draft Environmental Assessment for North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement Project
The MBTA will host a virtual public hearing on January 2, 2025, at 6 PM.
December 2, 2024
When this service suspension is complete, the entire subway system will be free of slow zones. This notice serves as a reminder of the upcoming Green Line closure previously announced on November 15.
November 25, 2024
The MBTA continues to get ready for the Phase 1 launch of Bus Network Redesign. In addition to new signage and information already available onsite, MBTA staff will be in person December 5 – 20 at key bus stops and stations to answer questions from riders.
November 25, 2024
Red Line Now Slow Zone-Free for the First Time in At Least 20 Years
The Red Line is now completely free of all slow zones for the first time in at least 20 years, joining both the Blue and Orange lines as speed restriction-free. The Green Line will be free of its final speed restrictions following upcoming track work in December, making the entire subway system free of speed restrictions.
November 25, 2024
MBTA Celebrates Commitment to Rebuild Newtonville Station
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), along with state and local leaders, celebrated a commitment to rebuild Newtonville Station. The station is to become the first fully ADA accessible Commuter Rail station in Newton.