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October 3, 2024

MBTA Transit Police Chief Kenneth Green Joins Inaugural Justice George Lewis Ruffin Society Distinguished Fellows

MBTA Transit Police Chief Kenneth Green has been named one of the inaugural Justice George Lewis Ruffin Society Distinguished Fellows by the Justice George Lewis Ruffin Society and Northeastern University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

October 2, 2024

Shuttle Buses Continue to Replace Green Line Service between North Station and Union Square and Medford/Tufts

The MBTA and its regulatory partners are investigating this incident. Once the investigation is complete and the area is returned to the T, infrastructure and maintenance personnel will make all repairs necessary to restore service.

October 1, 2024

MBTA Launches NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program, Operations Employees to Use New Digital Tools

The modern technology system was developed to assist bus operators with safely navigating their routes, detours, and roadway challenges.

October 1, 2024

REMINDER: Orange Line Service Suspended for 13 Days Between Forest Hills and Back Bay October 8 – 20, Suspension Extended Between Forest Hills and North Station October 12 – 14

This notice serves as a reminder of the upcoming Orange Line closure previously announced on September 18.

September 30, 2024

MBTA Successfully Completes Critical Track Work on Red Line Braintree Branch, Removes 37 Speed Restrictions

Crews accomplished important work to lift 37 speed restrictions across 18 miles of track, bringing the track infrastructure into a state of good repair in this area, resulting in a safer, more reliable trip for riders and improving round-trip Braintree Branch travel times by as much as 24 minutes.

September 26, 2024

During Climate Week, MBTA Releases Climate Assessment and Identifies Next Steps for Sustainability and Resilience Initiatives

The Climate Assessment articulates a vision for climate resilience and sustainability for the MBTA, highlighting its impact as a climate solution twice over, both in operating a low-carbon transportation network, and through its work to make its own operations increasingly sustainable and resilient.

September 25, 2024

Red Line Service Suspension Expanded to Include Ashmont Branch This Saturday Only, September 28

This means both Ashmont and Braintree Branches of the Red Line will be suspended and replaced with shuttle buses on Saturday. Train service on the Ashmont Branch will resume on Sunday.

September 23, 2024

Commuter Rail Providing Expanded Weekend Service Throughout October to Support Haunted Happenings Events in Salem

The Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail Line saw the highest weekend ridership ever last October.

September 23, 2024

MassDOT, MBTA, Keolis, and Massachusetts Operation Lifesaver Raise Rail Grade Crossing Safety Awareness during National “See Tracks, Think Train” Week

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.