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Here’s what to know about the MBTA on Marathon Monday
The MBTA recently announced its schedule changes for the 129th Boston Marathon on April 21. In order to avoid overcrowding, ...
MassLive19d
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 ...
The Patriot Ledger20d
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 ...
southcoasttoday20d
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.” ...
Mass Transit22d
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 Gazette24d
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 Area24d
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 News25d
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 ...
Boston.com25d
MBTA: Close call with school bus was human error, not train problem
The bus pulled up to the grade crossing on Braley Road as a train was approaching, activating the gate’s arm, according to MBTA Chief Safety ... opened South Coast Rail territory, which is ...
mass.streetsblog25d
In Greater Boston, Transit and Housing Density Should Go Hand-in-Hand, New Report Argues
The Greater Boston Area faces a range of issues, from rising housing costs, to residential segregation, to underinvestment of the MBTA ... the Commuter Rail and the T to make transit affordable, and ...