How do you test the patience of thousands of commuters? With the latest Red Line work, the T is finding out — again.

"We do have substantial capital needs that remain unfunded," says MBTA Deputy Chief of Capital Strategy Michael Malia.

The MBTA is testing new Charlie Card fare vending machines along the Orange Line and will expand to other locations in the future.

Riders can board and disembark the Blue Line at Government Center station, which is less than a quarter mile or about a four-minute walk from Bowdoin. Riders should anticipate slightly longer time ...