Track Improvement Program Continues on Red Line Braintree Branch in September
BOSTON – The MBTA announces its Red Line Braintree branch service will be suspended for 24 days to allow for improvements.
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MBTA Announces Service Changes to Accommodate Track Work
BOSTON – The MBTA announced service changes on several lines so it can continue its work in maintaining track infrastructure across its system.
MBTA To Begin Replacement Work on South Elm Bridge in July
BOSTON – Over the summer, the MBTA will begin work to replace the South Elm Bridge on the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line.
Skanska Awarded $24MM Contract to Complete Track Improvements on MBTA Red Line
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) awarded Skanska with a $24 million contract to make track improvements to MBTA’s Red Line.
MBTA Continues Track Improvement Program
BOSTON ––The Track Improvement Program is a major track repair and replacement initiative to eliminate 191 speed restrictions, as of November 2023, and bring all tracks into a five-year state of good repair by the end of 2024.
South Coast Rail Construction Almost Complete
TAUNTON, Mass. – Construction on the South Coast Rail project between Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts is nearing completion. Once that occurs, safety testing can begin.
MBTA Completes ‘Critical Track Work’ on Orange Line; Removes Speed Restrictions
BOSTON – After a four-day closure, MBTA crews were able to complete track work that allowed for the removal of speed restrictions along the Orange Line.
MBTA Will Have Transit and Commuter Line Maintenance Shutdowns in April
BOSTON –– MBTA announced last week that it will have a series of transit and commuter line maintenance shutdowns during April.
MBTA Reports Worker “Near Miss” on Orange Line
BOSTON –– The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) reported the “near miss” of workers on the Orange Line earlier this month.
MBTA; South Coast Rail Project Almost Finished
BOSTON – The South Coast Rail Project is slated to be finished within weeks and includes six passenger stations.
MBTA Completes ‘Critical Track Work’ on Green Line; Removes 16 Speed Restrictions
BOSTON – The MBTA announced it has completed track work on its Green Line, including replacing more than 1,300 ties and 10,800 feet of rail.
MBTA Completes Critical Track Work on Green Line
BOSTON – The MBTA has completed Green Line track work and removed 12 speed restrictions. Also, it has shortened two speed restrictions on the Green Line E branch between Prudential and Copley stations.
MBTA Finishes Track Work Between JFK/UMass and Park Street on Red Line
BOSTON – The MBTA has finished track work on the Red Line between JFK/UMass and Park Street and has subsequently removed nine speed restrictions.
MBTA Launches Track Improvement Program
BOSTON – The MBTA is launching the Track Improvement Program, which seeks to remove existing speed restrictions and fix tracks by the end of 2024.
MBTA’s Red Line Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line Resume Service After Track Work
BOSTON – Service on the Red Line Ashmont Branch and Mattapan line has resumed after a 16-day shutdown for maintenance, according to the MBTA.
Pre-fabricated Rail Ties on MBTA’s Green Line Extension Made to Incorrect Specifications – UPDATED
BOSTON – Pre-fabricated rail ties were made to the wrong specifications and then installed on MBTA’s Green Line extension.
Track Geometry Scan of Green Line Extension Shows Defect; MBTA Reduces Speed
BOSTON – The MBTA will reduce speed on a section of track on its Green Line Extension following an inspection.
MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services Complete Repairs After Flash Floods
BOSTON – The MBTA and Keolis announce track repairs in Leominster are complete following flash floods last week.
MBTA Focuses on Safety; Releases Independent Track Maintenance Audit and Publishes Internal Safety Review
BOSTON – Yesterday, the MBTA released its track maintenance audit and published an internal safety review.
MBTA Red Line Transformation Progress
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority released a progress update on its Red Line Transformation.