MBTA in hot water with FTA

MBTA and the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities have been called out by the Federal Transit Administration for safety violations.

While parts for safety system sit in Germany, FTA’s safety probe of MBTA’s safety management continues; another accident on June 1

While investigators are on-site trying to figure out what caused a crash on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Green Line on June 1, the company behind the installation of a new safety package was explaining why parts are thousands of miles away in Germany.

Reaching 75% design completion, Green Line’s D Branch closer to being fully accessible

MBTA’s Green Line D Branch is well on it’s way to being completely accessible.

MBTA board approves capital investment plan for fiscal years 2023-2027

The MTBA board has approved a new capital investment plan.

Watch: MBTA’s Codman Yard Expansion project advances, construction by late 2022

MBTA is upgrading Codman Yard.

MBTA launches Small Business Enterprise Program

The MBTA has officially launched its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program for construction, an effort to promote, create, and sustain capital programs construction business opportunities at the MBTA for small businesses as well as stimulate the Massachusetts economy by providing sustained revenue opportunities to local small businesses.

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MBTA plan reallocates $500 million to support critical capital investments

These one-time funds allow the T to accelerate safety investments, advance important workforce and retention opportunities, promote major bus initiatives, and more.

MBTA completes Green Line D Branch track and signal replacement project

The MBTA announced the completion of the Green Line D Branch Track and Signal Replacement Project, enhancing safety, reliability, and resilience.

South Coast Rail fall update

The South Coast Rail will offer a reliable transit connection between Southeastern Massachusetts and Boston. Phase 1 will provide riders with a one-seat trip between Boston and Taunton, Fall River, and New Bedford for the first time since the late 1950s.

MBTA completes E Branch construction

MBTA has completed a marathon work effort on the Green Line E Branch.

MBTA continues 28-day E Branch accelerated construction

Track replacement and other improvements are on schedule for completion by Aug. 29.

MBTA to perform additional track replacement and crosswalk improvements

MBTA will make additional improvements on the E Branch of the Green Line.

NTSB issues Investigative Update for MBTA collision

Following up on an earlier story regarding the collision of two MBTA Green Line trolleys, the NTSB has issued an Investigative Update around the accident.

Two MBTA Green Line trolleys collide

The MBTA trolley system suffered a crash last week.

MBTA investigating several possible causes of March derailment, exacerbating tensions with CRRC

As RT&S reported in a story by Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson on March 17, MBTA experienced a derailment of a new six-car train on the Orange Line in a work zone at Wellington Station on March 16. No one was hurt, but officials have been trying to determine what went wrong.

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MBTA bridge replacement this weekend

Robert Street in Roslindale will be closed from 8 PM on Friday, June 4, 2021, to 4 AM on Monday, June 7, 2021.

New digital tools will help crews operate MBTA commuter trains more effectively

The MBTA commuter rail network is currently rolling out new digital tools to help train operations.

Boston’s Green Line Extension on schedule and on budget

The Green Line Extension in Boston should be ripe with activity come 2022. The $2.3 billion project remains on schedule for a late 2021 completion.

Bells & Whistles—LIRR project stopped after worker electrocuted

Ambitious capital plan of New York’s MTA is now back on track thanks to federal relief MTA launches safety investigation after LIRR third track electrocution Washington Metro puts workers in danger during

Derailment forces MBTA to take new trains out of service, repair infrastructure

When it’s new and shiny, the last thing you want to see is dents and dings.

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