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May 1, 2024

MBTA Makes Significant Progress on Expedited Critical Track Work on Blue Line, Removes 19 Speed Restrictions

The Blue Line is currently restriction-free, and for the first time in more than a year, the MBTA has less than 100 speed restrictions across the entire system.

April 26, 2024

MBTA Appoints David Perry as First-Ever Director of Commuter Ferry Services

This newly created position marks a significant milestone in the MBTA’s commitment to enhancing transportation options for its riders. As the Director of Ferry Services, David will be responsible for overseeing and administering the MBTA's contract for ferry services.

April 26, 2024

South Attleboro Commuter Rail Station to Reopen May 20

There will be limited service during morning and evening rush hours.

April 26, 2024

Commuter Rail Celebrates Earth Month by “Going Green with Purple”

Contest asks passengers why they choose to go green by riding the train.

April 26, 2024

UPDATE: Shuttle Buses Will Now Replace Red Line from Park Street to JFK/UMass on May 2-10, Evening Shuttle Buses Will Now Replace Red Line from Park Street to Ashmont on May 2-9

This update is due to the extension of Track Improvement Program work on the Blue Line.

April 25, 2024

MBTA Extends Blue Line Track Work Through April 30

“Our top priority is ensuring the safety and reliability of our transit system for our riders,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng. “Understanding that the conditions of our infrastructure have impacted riders for far too long, the Track Improvement Program was established to deliver these critical repairs sooner, removing speed restrictions while performing additional state of good repair work in parallel. We are committed to performing this work on the Blue Line safely and properly and thank the public and the community at large for their patience as we give our teams and contractors the time they need to complete this long deferred work.”

April 25, 2024

MBTA Invites Public Comment on the Proposed Capital Investment Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2029

The proposed Fiscal Years 2025-2029 MBTA Capital Investment Plan includes all planned capital investments over the next five years.

April 25, 2024

Statement of MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng on the Recent Wage Increases Implemented by Veterans Transportation and National Express Transit

“We applaud Veterans Transportation and National Express Transit for their proactive efforts to invest in their frontline employees. This positive step will help attract and retain skilled drivers, leading to improved service reliability and on-time performance for our RIDE customers," said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng.

April 25, 2024

MBTA Implements Commuter Rail, Subway, Bus, and Ferry Service Improvements This Spring

Spring 2024 schedules on Commuter Rail will take effect on May 20; ferry schedules to take effect in April and May.

April 22, 2024

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

Service changes are planned on the Red, Green, Orange, Kingston, Greenbush, Middleborough/Lakeville, Fairmount, Newburyport/Rockport, and Haverhill lines.