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Signal problems can often disrupt commutes. The T is hoping to cut back on delays with a new system.
With the MBTA’s analog system, one failure among thousands of individual points connecting the electrical equipment can ruin ...
Several kids to voice train announcements as part of MBTA new partnership with Autism Transit Project
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and this year, the MBTA is taking part in the Autism Transit Project for the very first ...
‘Love on the Spectrum’ — and for the T
Pari Kim, a star on the third and latest season of “Love on the Spectrum,” has plenty of opinions about the MBTA.
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Observations From My First Trip to Boston on South Coast Rail
Exit the Bridgewater station on the campus and head northwest across Bridgewater State University until you reach Plymouth ...
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Person struck, killed by MBTA commuter rail train in Cohasset
A person died after they were struck and killed by an MBTA commuter rail train in Cohasset on Wednesday, the Cohasset Police Department said. At around 9:35 a.m., MBTA commuter rail operations ...
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Tri-Rail faces uncertain future as operator asks South Florida counties to provide millions more in funding
Tri-Rail is facing an uncertain future as it seeks millions of dollars in new funding to avoid service disruptions. The South Florida commuter rail ... moved to the area, they chose not to bring ...
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Fatal MBTA commuter rail crash leaves 1 dead. What we know
A person was fatally struck by an MBTA commuter rail train Wednesday morning in Cohasset, Massachusetts. The incident occurred between the Sohier Street crossing and the Rocky Lane bridge around 9 ...
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It's a race: MBTA train from New Bedford to Boston. Which is faster and better?
Aboard a South Coast Rail commuter rail train on its first day of service, MBTA General Manager Phil Eng told passengers the ride from New Bedford to Boston is "definitely faster than driving.” ...
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MBTA opens Walpole Station as accessible commuter rail location
The MBTA installed freestanding mini-high platforms on top of the existing inaccessible inbound and outbound platforms. Outbound side of Wellesley Square Station featuring a new freestanding mini ...
Taunton Daily Gazette26d
Middleboro drops suit against state over MBTA zoning. What settlement was reached?
This will allow for additional land area for market-rate and affordable multi-unit housing near the MBTA Commuter Rail station. In exchange, the EOHLC has agreed to accept the expanded district ...
NBC Bay Area26d
VTA bus service resumes, light rail delayed after strike ends
VTA bus service resumed Friday, and light-rail service was expected to resume Monday after a judge ordered the end of a weekslong workers strike. The train service has been delayed because of ...
The Herald News27d
South Coast Rail's first weekend: What's the schedule? What apps do you need? What to know
With the South Coast Rail project running and heading into its first weekend, locals may be curious how this whole train thing works. The MBTA commuter rail’s extension through Middleborough ...